Obesity and Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children
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J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Dec 9
Abstract
Obesity in children has become a global pandemic over the past decade. Recent studies have reported an association between obesity and functional gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, obesity is also becoming increasingly recognized at diagnosis of organic gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease. An awareness of all possible complications and associations of obesity by the practicing physician is crucialto provide comprehensive care to obese children. This article reviews the current data on the association between obesity and various common gastrointestinal disorders. The possible mechanisms and the clinical significance of this association are also discussed.