©The Author(s) 2018.
World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2018; 24(21): 2211-2235
Published online Jun 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2211
Published online Jun 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2211
Table 3 Management options for children with irritable bowel syndrome
| Counselling and explanation to parents/child |
| Control maternal response to child’s pain |
| Pharmacological interventions |
| Gastroprokinetics (domperidone) |
| Antidepressants (amitriptyline, citalopram) |
| Acid suppressing agents (famotidine, omeprazole) |
| Antispasmodics (peppermint oil, mebavarine, dotavarine) |
| Antihistamines (cyproheptadine) |
| Antibiotics (rifaximin) |
| Psychological interventions |
| Guided imagery |
| Gut directed hypnotherapy |
| Cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Yoga therapy |
| Neuromodulation |
| Low FODMAP diet |
| Probiotics |
- Citation: Devanarayana NM, Rajindrajith S. Irritable bowel syndrome in children: Current knowledge, challenges and opportunities. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24(21): 2211-2235
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v24/i21/2211.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2211