Irritable bowel syndrome in children: Pathogenesis, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment

Table 2 Red flag symptoms

Night time pain or diarrhea

Recurrent unexplained fever

Recurrent or worsening rectal bleeding

Joint pains

History of weight loss and poor growth

Family history of inflammatory bowel disease

Persistence of severe vomiting or diarrhea

Unexplained pallor

Stools that may be difficult to flush away

Delay in onset or progression of puberty