Abstract
Background: Pakistan is 6th most populous country in the world with an enormous pediatric population. No study has ever been conducted in Pakistan using the Rome IV criteria. The current study aimed to fill the gap. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 59 attendants in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan, using the Rome IV criteria. Results: Infant colic was the commonest FGID under nine months old while constipation was more common from six months to 18 months Conclusions: Infantile colic was the most common FGID in this small survey, but larger studies are needed. Keywords: Gastrointestinal disorders, paediatric
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.