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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

INSANE: Autistic children more prone to stomach issues study finds | Vintage Vibes

Children with autism are more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Children with autism are far more likely to experience chronic digestive issues compared to their peers, a study has found.

Researchers at the University of California monitored children’s development for more than a decade and found that gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children were more frequent, intense, and long-lasting.

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