A recent study revealed a possible biomarker to predict gastrointestinal (GI) outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Which of the following GI symptoms are common to children with ASD?

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The correct answer is D). For decades, researchers have suspected a link between ASD and GI symptoms. The GI symptoms frequently reported in ASD include abdominal pain, constipation, chronic diarrhea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A recent study identified a single molecule that could predict whether a child with ASD and constipation would respond quickly or slowly to oral medications to reduce inflammation in their intestines.

You are correct! For decades, researchers have suspected a link between ASD and GI symptoms. The GI symptoms frequently reported in ASD include abdominal pain, constipation, chronic diarrhea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A recent study identified a single molecule that could predict whether a child with ASD and constipation would respond quickly or slowly to oral medications to reduce inflammation in their intestines.