GI symptoms are more common, potentially disruptive in young kids with autism


A new UC Davis Health study found that common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating are linked to troubling sleep problems, self-harm and physical complaints in preschool children. According to the study, published Aug. 6 in Autism Research, these GI symptoms are much more common and potentially disruptive in young kids with autism.
Clinicians and parents need to be aware of the high occurrence of GI problems in kids with autism. This study highlights the link between GI symptoms and some problematic behaviors we see in preschool-aged children."

Bibiana Restrepo, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics and first author on the study.
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