Gastrointestinal

Hypotonia in dup15q syndrome contributes to gross motor delays, and/or gastrointestinal issues such as constipation. Gastrointestinal issues throughout development are reported in dup15q syndrome. GI symptoms were present in 76.7% of individuals with idic15 duplication and 87.5% with an interstitial duplication. Behaviors such as irritability and aggressiveness improved with the treatment of GI symptoms in several subjects.

A Gastrointestinal Exam is recommended for any of the following symptoms:

  • feeding issues, “failure to thrive”
  • difficulty swallowing
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • constipation
  • encopresis (stool with-holding)
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • “foamy” stools, etc.

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Webinar:
Past Conference Presentation On GI ISSUES In dup15q syndrome:
Review Summary of Webinar

Mark Corkins, M.D., C.N.S.C., F.A.A.P., Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center