Functional gastrointestinal disorders and smartphone use in adolescents

Cinquetti, Mauro; Biasin, Marco; Ventimiglia, Marco; Balanzoni, L.; Signorelli, Denise; Pietrobelli, Angelo

doi:10.3345/cep.2020.01326

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“…to study the association between smartphone use and FGID prevalence. 41) According to Rome IV criteria, 30.9% of the children satisfied the criteria for FGID, and well-being was significantly lower in these children than in others (29.0% vs. 48.2%; p < 0.001). Participants with a cell phone addiction had an increased prevalence of FGID (odds ratio, 1.98; 95% confidence interval, 1.47-2.68; p < 0.001) and decreased well-being than others (18.0% vs. 25.8%; p < 0.001).…”

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“…35,40) Therefore, several studies have examined the relationship between social media use and gastrointestinal symptom severity in patients diagnosed with functional abdominal pain or IBS. 35,41) Cinquetti et al recently conducted a cross-sectional study of 1,594 students (mean age, 12.87 years)…”

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“…A higher incidence of depression and anxiety in patients with FGID has been reported in the literature [ 35 , 39 ], and an increased prevalence of social media use in these individuals has been observed and is likely correlated with symptom severity [ 36 , 40 ]. Therefore, several studies have examined the relationship between social media use and gastrointestinal symptom severity in patients diagnosed with functional abdominal pain or IBS [ 36 , 41 ].…”

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“…Cinquetti et al [ 41 ] recently conducted a cross-sectional study of 1,594 students (mean age, 12.87 years) to study the association between smartphone use and FGID prevalence. According to Rome IV criteria, 30.9% of the children satisfied the criteria for FGID, and well-being was significantly lower in these children than in others (29.0% vs. 48.2%, P <0.001).…”

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Role of social media use in onset of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children

Cinquetti¹,

Dargenio²,

Fingerle³

et al. 2023

Clin Exp Pediatr

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The use of social media has increased considerably in recent years. However, these tools are not always used consciously, and the stress that can result from their inappropriate use is often underestimated. Children, who tend to be heavy users of social media, are exposed to risks associated with their intensive use. Data on the consequences of social media on children's health are extensive; however, few studies have examined the association between their use and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Our research showed that social media use is associated with adverse health outcomes such as stress, poor sleep quality, and gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents. FGIDs should be considered a group of biopsychosocial disorders involving gut dysfunction and psychological health. Stress may exacerbate the symptoms of these disorders and is associated with psychological comorbidities. Recent findings demonstrated a high prevalence of social media use and the incidence of psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, and decreased well-being in children with FGIDs. This review underlines that social media use is an emerging aspect of the psychosocial lives of children and adolescents; thus, it may be involved in FGID onset. Further studies in this field are needed to elucidate the link between social media and gastrointestinal health. Clinicians and politicians can play an important role in promoting the regulated and responsible use of digital platforms to protect the psychological health and preserve the well-being of children and adolescents.

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confidence: 87%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Social Media Use and The Gut-brain Axis: Is There A Link?mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Role of social media use in onset of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children

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Dargenio²,

Fingerle³

et al. 2023

Clin Exp Pediatr

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“…I read recent letter of Cinquetti et al [ 1 ] about smartphone use in functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in adolescents with great interest. They reported that the prevalence of FGIDs was 30.9% in Italian adolescents (11–14 years of age) and that FGIDs are correlated with excessive smartphone use.…”

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