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Childhood constipation as an emerging public health problem by Rajindrajith, Shaman, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Crispus Perera, Bonaventure Jayasiri, Benninga, Marc Alexander

“…Functional constipation(FC) is a significant health problem in children and contrary to common belief, has serious ramifications on the lives of children and…”
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Gastric motility and pulmonary function in children with functional abdominal pain disorders and asthma: A pathophysiological study by Kumari, Manori Vijaya, Amarasiri, Lakmali, Rajindrajith, Shaman, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…An association has been shown between functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and asthma. However, the exact reason for this association is obscured. The…”
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Irritable bowel syndrome in children: Current knowledge, challenges and opportunities by Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman

“…Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and troublesome disorder in children with an increasing prevalence noted during the past two decades. It has a…”
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Bowel Habits and Behaviors Related to Defecation in 10‐ to 16‐year‐olds: Impact of Socioeconomic Characteristics and Emotional Stress by Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman

“…ABSTRACT Objectives: Bowel habits vary depending on food consumption and genetic factors. The knowledge regarding this physiological phenomenon is limited…”
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Early life events in functional abdominal pain disorders in children by Karunanayake, Amaranath, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman

“…Objectives Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) are common gastrointestinal problems in children, and the pathophysiology is thought to be…”
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Behavioral and emotional problems in adolescents with constipation and their association with quality of life by Rajindrajith, Shaman, Ranathunga, Nayomi, Jayawickrama, Nirodha, van Dijk, Marieke, Benninga, Marc A, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…Objectives To assess behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents with functional constipation and their relationship with psychological…”
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Abdominal Pain–Predominant Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases in Children and Adolescents: Prevalence, Symptomatology, and Association With Emotional Stress by Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Mettananda, Sachith, Liyanarachchi, Chathurangi, Nanayakkara, Navoda, Mendis, Niranjala, Perera, Nimnadi, Rajindrajith, Shaman

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGD) are common among children, but little is known regarding their prevalence in developing…”
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The association between symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and perceived stress: A countrywide study of Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Nilanka, Thuraisingham, Ahthavann, Jayalath, Achini, Wickramasinghe, Dakshitha, Samarasekara, Nandadeva, Yazaki, Etsuro, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…Background/Aims Stress is a known associated factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the dynamics between stress and GERD are not fully…”
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Constipation in children: novel insight into epidemiology, pathophysiology and management by Rajindrajith, Shaman, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…Constipation in children is a common health problem affecting 0.7% to 29.6% children across the world. Exact etiology for developing symptoms is not clear in…”
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Recurrent Abdominal Pain Syndrome in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Children and Adolescents by Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, de Silva, Delpechitracharige Gajabahu Harendra, de Silva, Hithanadura Janaka

“…Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is a common problem among children and adolescents. The epidemiology of RAP among Sri Lankan children is unknown. A…”
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Functional constipation in infancy and early childhood: epidemiology, risk factors, and healthcare consultation by Walter, Anne Willemijn, Hovenkamp, Anne, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Solanga, Roshani, Rajindrajith, Shaman, Benninga, Marc Alexander

“…Functional constipation (FC) is a pediatric problem that is seen frequently. However, its prevalence in Asia remains undetermined. In this study we attempted…”
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Quality of Life and Somatic Symptoms in Children with Constipation: A School-Based Study by Rajindrajith, Shaman, MD, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, DM, Weerasooriya, Lasanthi, MBBS, Hathagoda, Wathsala, MBBS, Benninga, Marc A., MD, PhD

“…Objective To assess the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and somatization in school children with constipation. Study design This cross-sectional survey…”
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Abdominal migraine in children: association between gastric motility parameters and clinical characteristics by Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman, Benninga, Marc A

“…Approximately 0.2-1 % of children suffers from abdominal migraine (AM). Pathophysiology of AM has not been adequately studied. This study evaluated gastric…”
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Constipation‐associated and Nonretentive Fecal Incontinence in Children and Adolescents: An Epidemiological Survey in Sri Lanka by Rajindrajith, Shaman, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Benninga, Marc A

“…ABSTRACT Objectives: Fecal incontinence (FI) has a great effect on quality of life of children with the condition. Epidemiological data related to FI from…”
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Constipation in children: an epidemiological study in Sri Lanka using Rome III criteria by Rajindrajith, Shaman, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Adhikari, Chandralatha, Pannala, Waruni, Benninga, Marc A

“…Constipation is a common paediatric problem, but its prevalence in Asia is unknown. A cross-sectional survey using a previously validated, self-administered…”
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Functional gastrointestinal diseases and psychological maladjustment, personality traits and quality of life by Ranasinghe, Nishadi, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri, Rajindrajith, Shaman, Perera, Madusanka S, Nishanthinie, Samudu, Warnakulasuriya, Tania, de Zoysa, Piyanjali Thamesha

“…Chronic abdominal pain is a common worldwide problem and known to be associated with psychological problems. This study evaluated the association between…”
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Exploring the impact of occupational exposure: A study on cardiovascular autonomic functions of male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka by Warnakulasuriya, Tania, Medagoda, Kushan, Kottahachchi, Dulani, Luke, Dunya, Wadasinghe, Dilesha, Rathnayake, Prasanna, Ariyawansa, Janaki, Dissanayake, Tharuka, Sandeepani, Pavani, De Silva, Deepthi C., Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…Fuel dispensing at fuel stations is performed manually by unprotected male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka, who have long working hours. These workers are…”
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Sri Lanka: An island-wide epidemiological survey assessing the prevalence and associated factors by Wickramasinghe, Nilanka, Thuraisingham, Ahthavann, Jayalath, Achini, Wickramasinghe, Dakshitha, Samarasekera, Dharmabandhu N, Yazaki, Etsuro, Devanarayana, Niranga Manjuri

“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly encountered in clinical practice in Sri Lanka. However, its prevalence in Sri Lanka is unknown. Our…”
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Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Adolescents: Comparison Between Rome II and Rome III Criteria by MANJURI DEVANARAYANA, Niranga, ADHIKARI, Chandralatha, PANNALA, Waruni, RAJINDRAJITH, Shaman

“…Little is known about the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal diseases (FGDs) in adolescents, especially in developing countries. This cross-sectional…”
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Association between Constipation and Stressful Life Events in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Children and Adolescents by MANJURI DEVANARAYANA, Niranga, RAJINDRAJITH, Shaman

“…Emotional stress is associated with some functional gastrointestinal diseases, but its role in aetiology of functional constipation is unclear. This…”
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