Functional Bowel Disorders and Obesity in Children: State of the Problem

Погодина, Анна; Romanitsa, Anastasia; Рычкова, Л. В.

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“…An interesting correlation was also found between the higher incidence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), such as functional constipation, functional dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome, among children and adolescents struggling with obesity [ 190 ]. The mediating role in the link between obesity and the occurrence of functional gastrointestinal disorders may be represented by low fiber intake (which stimulates stool osmolarity), high saturated fat content (which promotes motility), and increased fermentable carbohydrate consumption [ 204 ].…”

Section: Non-metabolic Complications Of Obesity In Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Not Only Metabolic Complications of Childhood Obesity

Ciężki,

Odyjewska,

Bossowski

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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The increasing incidence of obesity in the pediatric population requires attention to its serious complications. It turns out that in addition to typical, well-known metabolic complications, obesity as a systemic disease carries the risk of equally serious, although less obvious, non-metabolic complications, such as cardiovascular diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic kidney disease, asthma, thyroid dysfunction, immunologic and dermatologic conditions, and mental health problems. They can affect almost all systems of the young body and also leave their mark in adulthood. In addition, obesity also contributes to the exacerbation of existing childhood diseases. As a result, children suffering from obesity may have a reduced quality of life, both physically and mentally, and their life expectancy may be shortened. It also turns out that, in the case of obese pregnant girls, the complications of obesity may also affect their unborn children. Therefore, it is extremely important to take all necessary actions to prevent the growing epidemic of obesity in the pediatric population, as well as to treat existing complications of obesity and detect them at an early stage. In summary, physicians treating a child with a systemic disease such as obesity must adopt a holistic approach to treatment.

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Section: Non-metabolic Complications Of Obesity In Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Not Only Metabolic Complications of Childhood Obesity

Ciężki,

Odyjewska,

Bossowski

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Associations of clinical features of functional bowel disorders with gut microbiota characteristics in adolescents: A pilot study

Romanitsa

Nemchenko

Pogodina

et al. 2021

Acta biomedica scientifica

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Background. Obesity is a multifactorial disease that is one of the important public health problems in the 21st century. Functional bowel disorders in obese children and adolescents are one of the most common pathologies of the digestive tract. The aim: to characterize the bacteriological composition of the colon microbiota in obese adolescents and identify its associations with the clinical manifestations of functional bowel disorders.Materials and methods. The study included 20 adolescents aged 11–17 years. Stool consistency was assessed using the Bristol Stool Scale. The study of biological material was carried out using standard bacteriological methods. To assess the strength of the relationship between the nominal variables, Cramer’s V test was used.Results. It has been shown that in adolescents with obesity and functional bowel disorders, there is a decrease in the number of representatives of bifidoflora, an increase in the microbial density of Escherichia coli with altered enzymatic properties and an excessive growth of potentially pathogenic enterobacteria. In obese adolescents with functional bowel disorders, abdominal pain associated with the act of defecation is associated with the presence of enterobacteria and E. coli with altered enzymatic properties. Rare bowel movements are associated with an increased abundance of Enterococcus spp. and the presence of opportunistic Enterobacteriaceae microorganisms. Frequent bowel movements are associated with the presence of E. coli with altered enzymatic properties and Clostridium spp. In the presence of loose stool, Clostridium spp. is present; unstable stool (alternation of hard and liquid stools in one patient) is associated with a decrease in the number of lactobacilli and E. coli with normal enzymatic properties, the appearance of E. coli with altered enzymatic properties, opportunistic microorganisms of Enterobacteriaceae family and Clostridium spp. Conclusion. The relationship between the clinical symptoms of functional bowel disorders and changes in the composition of the gut microbiota in obese adolescents may be a justification for conducting in-depth studies aimed at finding early predictors of functional bowel diseases associated with obesity in the adult cohort.

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Functional Bowel Disorders and Obesity in Children: State of the Problem

Cited by 2 publications

References 54 publications

Not Only Metabolic Complications of Childhood Obesity

Not Only Metabolic Complications of Childhood Obesity

Associations of clinical features of functional bowel disorders with gut microbiota characteristics in adolescents: A pilot study

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