Publications by authors named "A Al-Sarkhy"
Background: Understanding the outcome of functional constipation (FC) for both patients and physicians is essential, yet it has been infrequently reported worldwide. The objective of this report was to update the outcomes of FC in Saudi children.
Methods: Clinical data including age, sex, response to management, duration of follow up, and type of management were collected from the notes of each clinic visits and phone call follow-ups.
Background: Although the role of fungi in gut inflammation in IBD has been suggested, data are still limited in ulcerative colitis (UC). Our aim was to describe the gut fungal profile in a pediatric UC in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Fecal samples from children with UC and control samples provided by healthy school children were collected.
The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents is challenging. Clear evidence-based guidelines are required for this population. This article provides recommendations for managing IBD in Saudi children and adolescents aged 6-19 years, developed by the Saudi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy and the Saudi Gastroenterology Association.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The role of microbiota in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been increasingly recognized. However, most of the reports are from Western populations. In Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, little is known about the role of microbiota.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Functional constipation (FC) is a common condition in children, and information on the clinical characteristics of FC in Saudi children is scarce.
Objective: Describe the clinical profile of FC in Saudi children.
Design: Retrospective.