National Medical Expenditures Associated With Pediatric Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction in the United States

Key Points

• The study aims to quantify national medical expenditures associated with pediatric disorders of gut-brain interaction.
• Analyzed national healthcare expenditure data
• Focused on pediatric diagnoses related to gut-brain interaction
• Evaluated trends in treatment and assessment costs
• Identified significant national healthcare expenditures for pediatric gut-brain disorders
• Suggested early detection may reduce overall medical costs
• Highlighted a gap in effective evidence-based treatment for these conditions

Abstract