India, Sept. 22 -- If your child suffers from prolonged gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhoea or bloating, abdominal pain, one of the origins may surprise you because it is unusual. It could be linked to a neurodevelopmental disorder. A large-scale study published on August 28, 2025, revealed that children with autism are almost twice as likely to experience gastrointestinal problems. It was published in the journal of Autism.

Commonly, autism impacts how a person communicates and interacts. The main challenges lie in communication and social situations. Children with autism were twice as likely to experience gastrointestinal problems. Moreover, the researchers shed light on the neurodevelopmental disorder's impact on physical healt...