Narrative: A 9-year-old female with a lifelong history of gastrointestinal symptoms, including inconsistent stool quality, abdominal bloating, and an inability to retain faecal matter, presented to a chiropractic clinic. The primary concern of her parents was the developmental and social delay resulting from missed school days, as well as the psychosocial distress caused by her condition.
Medically, the child had been diagnosed with childhood irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and unsuccessfully managed for several years. The lack of symptomatic improvement and the ongoing impact on the child’s quality of life led the mother to explore alternative treatment options for their child.
The case was deemed suitable for a trial of care by the attending Chiropractors, and the child was managed for an initial period of six weeks using a combination of Chiropractic techniques.
By 12 weeks, the mother and child reported a near-complete resolution of symptoms, with unplanned bowel movements reducing from a high of 30 per day to just two per week. The child also resumed all after-school activities.
This case report presents anecdotal evidence to support further research into the use of specific chiropractic techniques for managing chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal conditions.
Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - CMRT - Incontinence
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