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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

The article is dedicated to one of the most widespread functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract — irritable bowel syndrome. Ethiology, pathogenesis, modern classification of the syndrome, principles and methods of treatment of irritablebowel syndrome with diarrhea usually predominating are described.

Key words: irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, diosmektite, children, adolescents.

About the Author

P.L. Shcherbakov
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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Shcherbakov P. IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. Current Pediatrics. 2006;5(3):52-57.

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ISSN 1682-5527 (Print)
ISSN 1682-5535 (Online)