2022•Voprosy praktičeskoj pediatriiRequires access
Predictors of chronic diarrhea in young children
Д.В. Печкуров, А.А. Tyazheva, А М Коновалова
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Abstract
Chronic diarrhea in young children requires long multi-stage diagnosis, which often results in delayed therapy and, as a consequence, poorer quality of life. Objective. To identify risk factors for chronic diarrhea in young children. Patients and methods. This study included 70 children with chronic diarrhea and 70 healthy children matched for main characteristics. Results. We identified the following predictors of chronic diarrhea in young children: chronic genitourinary infections during pregnancy, Cesarian section, late initiation of breastfeeding, early initiation of formula feeding, and antibacterial therapy in the neonatal period. Family history of food intolerance and allergic diseases were also found to be significant risk factors for chronic diarrhea in young children (food-dependent forms of diarrhea). Key words: chronic diarrhea, young children, risk factors