Role of gastrointestinal health in managing children with autism spectrum disorder

作     者：Mohammed Al-Beltagi Nermin Kamal Saeed Adel Salah Bediwy Reem Elbeltagi Rawan Alhawamdeh 

作者机构：Pediatric DepartmentFaculty of MedicineTanta UniversityAlgharbiaTanta 31511Egypt PediatricsUniveristy Medical CenterKing Abdulla Medical CityArabian Gulf UniversityDr.Sulaiman Al Habib Medical GroupManamaManama 26671Bahrain Medical Microbiology SectionPathology DepartmentSalmaniya Medical ComplexMinistry of HealthManamaManama 12Bahrain Medical Microbiology SectionPathology DepartmentIrish Royal College of SurgeonBahrainMuharraqBusaiteen 15503Bahrain Pulmonology DepartmentFaculty of MedicineTanta UniversityAlgharbiaTanta 31527Egypt Pulmonology DepartmentUniversity Medical CenterKing Abdulla Medical CityArabian Gulf UniversityDr.Sulaiman Al Habib Medical GroupManamaManama 26671Bahrain MedicineThe Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-BahrainMuharraqBusiateen 15503Bahrain Pediatrics Researchand Development DepartmentGenomics Creativity and Play CenterManamaManama 0000Bahrain Pediatrics Researchand Development DepartmentSENSORYME Dubai 999041United Arab Emirates 

出 版 物：《World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics》 (世界临床儿科杂志)

年 卷 期：2023年第12卷第4期

页      面：171-196页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100201[医学-内科学(含：心血管病、血液病、呼吸系病、消化系病、内分泌与代谢病、肾病、风湿病、传染病)] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Gastrointestinal disorders Autism spectrum disorders,Children Gut microbiota Ketogenic diet Gluten-free casein-free diet,Dietary management 

摘      要：Children with autism spectrum disorders(ASD)or autism are more prone to gastrointestinal(GI)disorders than the general *** disorders can significantly affect their health,learning,and development due to various factors such as genetics,environment,and *** causes of GI disorders in children with ASD can include gut dysbiosis,immune dysfunction,food sensitivities,digestive enzyme deficiencies,and sensory processing *** studies suggest that numerous children with ASD experience GI problems,and effective management is *** autism is typically done through genetic,neurological,functional,and behavioral assessments and observations,while GI tests are not consistently *** GI tests may increase the risk of developing ASD or exacerbating *** GI issues in individuals with ASD can improve their overall well-being,leading to better behavior,cognitive function,and educational *** management can improve digestion,nutrient absorption,and appetite by relieving physical discomfort and *** GI symptoms can improve sleep patterns,increase energy levels,and contribute to a general sense of well-being,ultimately leading to a better quality of life for the individual and improved family *** primary goal of GI interventions is to improve nutritional status,reduce symptom severity,promote a balanced mood,and increase patient independence.