Therapeutic Effect of the Low FODMAP Diet in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain.
Therapeutic Effect of the Low FODMAP Diet in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain.
Diet components are important factors in pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal
 disorders, especially in the irritable bowel syndrome. Fermentable oligosaccharides,
 disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) are a group of short chain, poorly
 absorbed and osmotically active carbohydrates, which can induce gastrointestinal symptoms
 because of rapid fermentation in different segments of the gut. Low FODMAP diet is a novel
 treatment option with proven efficacy in reducing symptoms of functional gastrointestinal
 disorders in adults. Conversely, although functional abdominal pain is a common health
 problem in children, the efficacy of a low FODMAP diet remains understudied in this
 population.

 The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two diets: a low FODMAP diet and a diet
 based on standard dietary advice of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
 (NICE), on abdominal symptoms in children with functional abdominal pain.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  functional abdominal pain according to Rome III criteria

 -  consent to participate in the study

 -  positive decision of gastroenterologist concerning enrolment of the patient to the
 trial

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  organic causes for gastrointestinal tract disorders,

 -  occurrence of an abdominal migraine, IBS, food allergies or intolerances, other
 significant disorders, acute infection

 -  antibiotic treatment within the last 8 weeks