Adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report increased eating associated symptoms changes in dietary composition and altered eating behaviors: A pilot comparison study to healthy adolescents

摘要

BackgroundAbout half of adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients report symptoms with eating and disordered eating habits. However little is known about eating in adolescent IBS patients, a common age at which eating disorders develop. The aim of the study was to investigate if adolescents with IBS are more likely than healthy controls to experience eating associated symptoms, report disordered eating patterns, and show differences in diet composition.