of pediatric consults are
due to GI issues1
experience GI issues
in the first year of life. 2,3
FGIDs are conditions in otherwise healthy individuals, which cannot be explained by obvious structural or biochemical abnormalities.4
FGIDS can lead to problems in the digestive tract, flatulence, crying and abdominal cramps.3,4
References:
1. France HCP Tracking Data 2016
2. Iacono 2005
3. Vandenplas 2015
4. Hyman 2006
(Must include both of the following in otherwise healthy infants 3 weeks to 12 months old)
Regurgitation 2 or more times per day for three or more weeks
No retching, hematemesis, aspiration, apnea, failure to thrive, feeding or swallowing difficulties, or abnormal posturing.
Daily regurgitation is most present in the first 4-6 months2
Ask parents to create a diary in order to track/identify episodes.
REGURGITATION: the passage of refluxed gastric contents up to the pharynx or mouth, which is sometimes expelled (spitting up)1,2
REFLUX: the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus, may or may not lead to regurgitation.1,2
ROME IV DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA3
Must include all of the following:
ROME IV DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA3
Must include 1 month of atleast 2 of the following criteria in infants up to 4 years of age:
