Mohammed Hasosah, Ahmed Al Sarkhy, Khalid AlQuiar, Ibrahim AlMuslami, Najat AlAhmadi, Ali Almehaidib, Adel AlShahrani, Aziz Alanazi, Muhammad Khan, Abrar Aljohani, Saqqar Alanazi, Tariq Alhassan, Ahlam AlNaqeeb, Marwah Hameedaldeen, Sanabil Albalawi, Safa Abdulmenem, Ibrahim Almehaidib, Mansour Qurashi
BACKGROUND: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common pediatric problems, but their prevalence in Saudi Arabia is unknown. We aimed to assess the prevalence of FGIDs and risk factors among children in six regions of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional multicenter study enrolling children aged 0-48 months, attending pediatric clinics. Questionnaires evaluated the clinical history, symptoms, and sociodemographic information. FGIDs were defined according to Rome IV criteria...
December 7, 2023: Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology: Official Journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association