Retrospective analysis identifies gut methanogen overgrowth relates to gastrointestinal disorders in children, suggesting potential underlying mechanisms.
IMO positivity is prevalent in children with gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly prominent among those with FGID. The IMO positive group exhibited a lower incidence of diarrhea and more frequently demonstrated terminal ileal villous blunting. In FGID patients, IMO positivity correlates with age, showing higher rates in school-aged children.
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