The association between low birth weight, childhood recollections of parental response to illness, and irritable bowel syndrome: a twin study.

Philip R HarveyByron TheronSamuel C L SmithPaul RastallClaire J StevesJulliette HarrisTimothy D SpectorNigel J Trudgill

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2020)

There was no association between birth weight and IBS. However, observing their parents excuse themselves from household chores when they had bowel symptoms was associated with IBS in later life.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
low birth weight
birth weight
preterm infants
gestational age
preterm birth
human milk
weight gain
early life
sleep quality
young adults