The coexistence of psychiatric and gastrointestinal problems in children with restrictive eating in a nationwide Swedish twin study

摘要

BackgroundRestrictive eating problems are rare in children but overrepresented in those with neurodevelopmental problems. Comorbidities decrease wellbeing in affected individuals but research in the area is relatively scarce. This study describes phenotypes, regarding psychiatric and gastrointestinal comorbidities, in children with restrictive eating problems.