A Practical Guide to Behavioral Treatment for Children with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction.

Disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI) are common disorders that can have a large effect on quality of life of children and their caregivers. These disorders are best treated using a biopsychosocial approach that incorporates screening for biological and environmental triggers and implementing treatments that target the gut-brain axis. These treatments, best offered by a psychogastroenterology specialist, can offer significant improvement to symptoms for many gastrointestinal diseases. Acceptance of these treatments and improving access are needed to further care of children with DGBIs.