Publications by authors named "Carmen R Ramirez Hernandez"
Introduction: There are few studies on overlapping Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs).
Objective: To describe the prevalence and possible risk factors in Latin American children (Latam) to present overlapping FGIDs.
Patients And Method: Prevalence study in Latam schoolchildren bet ween 8-18 years of age.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children using Rome IV criteria and to compare the prevalence of FGIDs using Rome IV with Rome III criteria.
Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study using the same methods as our previous study on FGIDs in Colombia. The Questionnaire of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms Rome IV version was translated into Spanish, followed by reverse translation.
Introduction: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are highly prevalent worldwide and are thought to result from the interplay of multiple factors that can vary from region to region. Nationwide studies can help understand the regional epidemiology and the pathogenesis of FGIDs. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of FGIDs in school-children of Colombia and assess associated factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To perform a population-based study with Rome III criteria to describe the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children in Colombia.
Study Design: We conducted a multicity cross-sectional study to investigate the epidemiology of FGIDs in children 0-48 months of age using the Rome III criteria in Colombia. Children with organic medical diseases were excluded.