Algorithms for Managing Infant Constipation, Colic, Regurgitation and Cow's Milk Allergy in Formula-fed Infants

Overview

Journal Acta Paediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2015 Feb 4

PMID 25646670

Citations 16

Authors

Y Vandenplas

P Alarcon

P Alliet

E De Greef

N De Ronne

I Hoffman

M Van Winckel

B Hauser

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Abstract

Unlabelled: Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, regurgitation and infant colic, occur in about half of infants. These symptoms are often functional, but they may also be caused by cow's milk protein allergy. We developed three algorithms for formula-fed infants, which are consensus rather than evidence-based due to the limited research available in the existing literature.

Conclusion: We believe that these algorithms will help primary healthcare practitioners to recognise and manage these frequent gastrointestinal manifestations in infants.

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