Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders in Adult Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this literature review is to address the diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Manifestations of upper GI dysmotility and disorders include dysphagia, pulmonary aspiration, malnutrition, gas...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Curtis, Jack S, Kennedy, Sara E, Attarha, Barrett, Edwards, Linda, Jacob, Rafik
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2021
Materias:
Family/General Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8170855/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34094790
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.15384
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Sumario:The purpose of this literature review is to address the diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Manifestations of upper GI dysmotility and disorders include dysphagia, pulmonary aspiration, malnutrition, gastroesophageal reflux, and gastritis, all of which can impact a person’s quality of life and lead to chronic, life-threatening conditions. This article will explore the existing diagnostic methods and treatments for gastrointestinal disorders as they relate to patients with IDD.

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