The using of low-FODMAP diet is an important step in the treatment of children with irritable bowel syndrome

Abstract

Diet therapy, in most cases, is the first stage of treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Especially, this question remains relevant in patients suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders. The irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common of functional gastrointestinal tract disorders in the population. The Rome criteria IV are basic recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders in patients of different ages. The diet with a reduced content of fermentable oligosaccharides (fructans and galactans), di- (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose) and polyols (FODMAP) is recommended by current international consensus for patients of different ages with irritable bowel syndrome. The article presents current findings on the low-FODMAP diet effect on the clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome. The elimination of various foods in the diet of patients with different clinical variants of irritable bowel syndrome according to the low-FODMAP diet scheme leads to a decrease in gassing and normalization of contractile activity of the intestine. It significantly reduces the frequency of exacerbations of the disease and improves the quality of life of such patients. A number of clinical studies using the low-FODMAP diet in adult patients and children with irritable bowel syndrome are presented. It is concluded that further clinical studies to study the effectiveness of the low-FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome are needed. Especially this issue remains relevant in pediatric practice.

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

“…This can indirectly indicate the role of these carbohydrates in the development of FBDs. (37,38) Still, because of the limited scope of such a diet, studies on its long-term influence on the growth and development of children are required before it could be widely recommended in clinical practice.…”