Abdominal Discomfort in Children: Answering the What, Why and How with Dr. Ong Sik Yong

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Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), although commonly seen by paediatricians, are relatively poorly understood and difficult to manage in clinical practice. They may cause negative emotional impact to affected families leading to frustration and poor quality of life.

Author(s):

Dr. Ong Sik Yong

Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur

This lecture offers a better understanding on the symptoms and conditions of FGID as well as the management options to overcome them. Most importantly, some trends and unmet needs in treatment prescriptions and discussion on macronutrients modification as one of the FGID solution will be presented.