Journal of Probiotics & Health
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8901
ISSN: 2329-8901
Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Apollo Childrens Hospital, Chennai, India
Dhanasekhar Kesaveluwas working as PhD scholar in the French National Institute for Agricultural Research loacted in France. Dhanasekhar Kesavelu is the Editorial Board Member of many peer reviewed journals and area of expertise, as an Research Scholar credits with many publications in national and international journals. Dhanasekhar Kesavelu is committed to highest standards of excellence and it proves through his/her co-authorship of many books.
Review Article
Recent Advances in the Management of Infantile Colic
Author(s): Dhanasekhar Kesavelu*
The diagnosis and management of infantile colic has come a long way since the first "case series" published by Wessel et al in 1954. This paved the way for framing the diagnostic criteria for infantile colic i.e. Wessels criteria and to its current evolution of Rome IV criteria of Functional gastrointestinal disorders. The management of colic has evolved from the use of "gripe water" to its current use of probiotics. This review discusses the advances in the treatment of colic, the use of probiotics and the role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 in infantile colic. There is further emphasis on the other available options with their limitations and the side effects. L reuteri DSM 17938 since its discovery in the year 1962 by Professor Gerard Reuter has found its place in clinical research and multiple studies substantiate the efficacy of this natur.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8901.21.9.226