Managing functional constipation in children
Anne Rowan-Legg
Paediatrics & Child Health 2011, 16 (10): 661-70
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Constipation is a common childhood problem, with both somatic and psychological effects. The etiology of paediatric constipation is likely multifactorial, and seldom due to organic pathology. Children benefit from prompt and thorough management of this disorder. The goal of treatment is to produce soft, painless stools and to prevent reaccumulation of feces. Education, behavioural modification, daily maintenance stool softeners and dietary modification are all important components of therapy. Fecal disimpaction may be necessary at the outset of treatment. Investigations are rarely necessary. Polyethylene glycol is a safe, effective and well-tolerated long-term treatment for constipation. Regular follow-up for children with constipation is important. Referral to a gastroenterologist should be made in refractory cases or when there is a suspicion of organic pathology.
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sebastian Gaitan
Excellent very interesting !!
Posted 22 Sep, 2015 at 16:43sanjay chattree
Junk food and irregular sleeping habits may add to constipation
Posted 27 Oct, 2016 at 7:23Gaurav Gupta
Physical activity and fluid and fiber intake can play important roles too
Posted 15 Feb, 2017 at 0:18DASSIE NOUBIBO Jean Michel
Dietary habits are main concern Meanwhile dolicho, megacolon and Hirshprung mostly seen. Is there any link to consaguineous marriage.
Posted 11 Feb, 2020 at 11:04nigatu asfaw
Very useful
Posted 23 Dec, 2019 at 22:02Anuj Rastogi
Rightly Said Dr Sanjay
Posted 23 Oct, 2018 at 1:24Irregular sleeping habits are also main contributing factor.
Big effect of digital games as well , as child is always in hurry.