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Review
. 2021 Jun 2;13(6):e15384.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.15384.

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders in Adult Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Jack S Curtis  1 , Sara E Kennedy  1 , Barrett Attarha  2 , Linda Edwards  2 , Rafik Jacob  2
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Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders in Adult Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Jack S Curtis et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: aspiration pneumonia; dental caries; dysphagia; gastric emptying disorders; gerd; intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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