{"id":6677,"date":"2023-05-30T10:24:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T02:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=6677"},"modified":"2024-03-31T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T04:25:29","slug":"irritable-bowel-syndrome-in-children-part-2","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-children-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6677\" class=\"elementor elementor-6677\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5d279 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e5d279\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd8b9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afd8b9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can cause all sorts of bowel issues. For children, this condition can severely reduce their quality of life.<br \/><br \/>We sat down with Consultant Pediatrician at Columbia Asia Hospital &#8211; Petaling Jaya, Dr. Jayagauri A\/P Balakrishnan, to learn more about this disease. Read Part 1 of our conversation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-children-part-1\">here<\/a>.<br \/><br \/>In the first half of our chat, we covered some important topics about irritable bowel syndrome in children. These include symptoms, causes, tests, treatments and at-home management.<br \/><br \/>In Part 2, we will cover everything else that you need to know, including complications, parental support, differences between adult and children, takeaways, and resources.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa24890 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fa24890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae42019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae42019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q1: What are the long-term complications associated with childhood IBS?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a12cb8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a12cb8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6691\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-1-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-1-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4deae0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4deae0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60050e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60050e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>IBS is generally not associated with serious long-term health complications, but it can have a significant impact on a child\u2019s quality of life.<br \/><br \/>Children with IBS may experience the following long-term complications:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Poor growth:<\/strong>\u00a0malnutrition, possible delayed puberty.<\/li><li><strong>Chronic pain:<\/strong>\u00a0abdominal pain interfering with day-to-day life.<\/li><li><strong>Medication associated:<\/strong>\u00a0Immunosuppression, increase in opportunistic infection (e.g., TB reactivation).<\/li><li><strong>Strictures:<\/strong>\u00a0Narrowing of the intestine obstruction of the bowel causing reduced food intake, severe nausea and vomiting and pain after eating.<\/li><li><strong>Non-digestive complications:<\/strong>\u00a0Eye inflammation, joint pain or swelling (arthritis), skin sores, liver disease.<\/li><li><strong>Malignancy:<\/strong>\u00a0Colorectal carcinoma and medication-induced lymphoma<\/li><li><strong>Psychological impact:<\/strong>\u00a0anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems particularly during the adolescent period.<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s important to note that these long-term complications are not inevitable for all children with IBS.<br \/><br \/>With appropriate management and treatment, many children with IBS can lead normal, healthy lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7274088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7274088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d38e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18d38e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q2: How can parents and caregivers support children with IBS?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e7d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1e7d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6692\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-2.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-2-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-2-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1325fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1325fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef5cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef5cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Parents and caregivers can play a critical role in supporting children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in several ways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Pediatric Consultation<\/strong><\/li><li>Work closely with your child\u2019s healthcare provider, be sure to follow the healthcare provider\u2019s recommendations regarding medication, diet, and lifestyle changes.<\/li><li><strong>Be Informed<\/strong><\/li><li>Learn as much as possible about your child\u2019s condition and treatment options. This can help you understand your child\u2019s symptoms, anticipate potential triggers, and be better prepared to help them manage their symptoms.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate<\/strong><\/li><li>Encourage your child to talk about their symptoms and how they\u2019re feeling. Create a safe and supportive environment where they feel comfortable discussing their concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Emotional Support<\/strong><\/li><li>Stress can trigger or worsen IBS symptoms, so it\u2019s important to help your child manage stress. Encourage relaxation techniques, and find activities that help your child relax and feel good.<\/li><li><strong>Healthy Lifestyle<\/strong><\/li><li>Encourage your child to eat a healthy and balanced diet, get regular exercise. Healthy lifestyle helps manage IBS symptoms and improve overall health.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-511965c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"511965c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8377b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8377b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q3: How does IBS in children differ from in adults?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59798c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c59798c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6693\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-3.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-3-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-3-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d5778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"70d5778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-147ed00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"147ed00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some of the key differences between IBS in children and adults include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/li><li>Children with IBS may experience symptoms differently than adults. While adults with IBS commonly report abdominal pain and altered bowel movements, children may have more other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. Many of the symptoms in children may overlap with other digestive illness thus diagnosing IBS in children can be challenging. A doctor may need to rule out other conditions before making a diagnosis of IBS in children.<\/li><li><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/li><li>Many of the treatment options for IBS are similar for both adults and children, but some medications may not be appropriate for children due to the side effects. Plus, dietary and lifestyle changes may be more challenging to implement in children. However, this may be difficult for picky eaters who have food preferences or have difficulty adhering to strict dietary restrictions.<\/li><li><strong>Quality of Life<\/strong><\/li><li>IBS can have a significant impact on a child\u2019s quality of life, including school attendance, social activities, and academic performance. It\u2019s important to consider these factors when treating a child with IBS. In terms of unique challenges in treating children with IBS, doctors need to take into account the developmental stage of the child, as well as their individual needs and preferences. Children may require more support from their caregivers to manage symptoms and stick to treatment plans.<\/li><\/ul><p>Overall, a multidisciplinary approach that includes healthcare providers, parents\/caregivers, and schools can be effective in managing IBS in children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9ffc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7e9ffc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970f8bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"970f8bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q4: What should parents keep in mind if their child is diagnosed with IBS?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f46087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8f46087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6694\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-4.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-4-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-4-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ce605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"02ce605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f48aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f48aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your child has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), here are some key takeaways for parents to keep in mind:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Educate yourself about IBS:<\/strong>\u00a0this can help you better understand your child\u2019s condition and provide better support.<\/li><li><strong>Work with a healthcare professional:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s important to work closely with your child\u2019s healthcare professional to develop an appropriate treatment plan that works best for your child.<\/li><li><strong>Encourage healthy eating habits:<\/strong>\u00a0Encourage your child to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid foods that are known to trigger IBS symptoms.<\/li><li><strong>Help your child manage stress:<\/strong>\u00a0Stress can trigger or worsen IBS symptoms, so it\u2019s important to help your child manage stress in healthy ways.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate with your child:<\/strong>\u00a0Talk to your child and encourage your child to talk about their symptoms and how they are feeling. This can help you provide better support and help them manage their condition more effectively.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a19487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9a19487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dae379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dae379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q5: What are some resources on IBS for parents?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585dc88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"585dc88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6695\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-5.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-5-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-irritable-bowel-p2-5-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2adfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5c2adfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85085c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85085c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many resources available to help parents learn more about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Online Resources<\/strong><\/li><li>There are many online resources available, such as the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which provides information on IBS symptoms, causes, and treatment options.<\/li><li><strong>Healthcare Professionals<\/strong><\/li><li>One of the most important resources for parents of children with IBS is their child\u2019s healthcare professional. Pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and other healthcare professionals can provide information, advice, and treatment options tailored to your child\u2019s specific needs.<\/li><li><strong>Books and Articles<\/strong><\/li><li>HThere are many books and articles written by healthcare professionals and patient advocates that provide information on IBS.<\/li><li><strong>Support Groups<\/strong><\/li><li>Joining a support group for parents of children with IBS can be a great resource for learning more about the condition, sharing experiences, and finding emotional support. The IBS Association and IFFGD both offer support groups for parents and caregivers of children with IBS.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e95943d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e95943d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1566c32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1566c32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">This article first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/story.motherhood.com.my\/blog\/expert-on-irritable-bowel-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motherhood.com.my, 29 May 2023.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can cause all sorts of bowel issues. 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