Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

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Does constipation go away after stopping gluten in newly diagnosed celiac disease pediatric patients?

A 2025 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition followed 248 children with celiac disease who initially presented with constipation.

The findings were striking:
• Only 32% had constipation fully resolve on a gluten-free diet
• 68% required ongoing laxatives, even years later
• Children with encopresis had even lower resolution rates
• Anxiety, depression, and thyroid conditions were more common when constipation persisted

Bottom line: a gluten-free diet alone is often not enough. Constipation in children—especially when chronic—requires long-term, multidisciplinary support, not just dietary changes.

Source: Almallouhi A, Sadek M, Absah I. Clinical outcome of constipation as the presenting symptom in children with celiac disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70316

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Is fatigue in pediatric IBD is only about gut inflammation?

Fatigue often persists even when the disease is “under control.”

A 2025 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition found that nearly 1 in 3 children with IBD experience severe fatigue, even during clinical remission .
What actually drives fatigue?
- Poor sleep
- Anxiety and depressive symptoms
- Pain
- School pressure and missed school days
- Reduced physical, emotional, and social functioning

In fact, psychological, lifestyle, and social factors explained 78% of fatigue, while traditional disease markers (labs, inflammation levels) played a much smaller role.

This matters because fatigue affects:
• Daily functioning
• School participation
• Quality of life for the whole family

Citation: Stutvoet MD, Vroegindeweij A, Toonen TZ, et al. Fatigue in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: explained by transdiagnostic and disease‐focused factors. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025;1‐10. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70317

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