Modern Views on the Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Picture, Diagnosis and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome is a serious and underestimated problem in childhood. This the topic has not been sufficiently studied in pediatrics compared to adult practice, and pediatricians often make this diagnosis to young children without proper justification. The article analyzes modern views on the etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. Particular attention is paid to a set of diagnostic criteria for making a diagnosis.