Функціональні гастроінтестінальні розлади у дітей раннього віку. сучасний погляд на проблему

Abstract

Functional diseases are the most common pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) in young children. As defined by the Rome Consensus IV, functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are disorders of the «gut-brain interaction». According to the recommendations of the Rome Consensus IV, an important component of the gastrointestinal tract functional disorders’ treatment is the identification and elimination of etiological factors and comorbid conditions underlying it in each specific case. Unfortunately, there is an opinion among parents that these disorders are not a serious problem. But it is not so. FGID in early childhood worsens the child’s health and quality of life, quite often has long-term negative consequences, including International scientific conference 30 the formation of chronic organic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, disorders of psycho-emotional status, pathology of the nervous system, and also negatively affect psychological comfort in the family and budget expenses, which determines the need to develop effective methods of treatment. A high level of neuroticism, hypochondriacal reactions, «somatovegetative disorders», and depressive-anxiety states is often determined in patients with FGID in the future.