What Parents Should Know About Constipation in Children.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5280
Abstract: This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and timeline of constipation in children. read more here.
Keywords: parents know; know constipation; constipation; constipation children ... See more keywords
Controversies in the Management of Functional Constipation in Children
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DOI: 10.1007/s11894-019-0690-9
Abstract: Purpose of reviewFunctional constipation (FC) in children is a common health problem with reported worldwide prevalence rates up to 32.2%. The majority of children with constipation respond to oral laxative treatment. After 5 years of intensive… read more here.
Keywords: management functional; treatment; controversies management; constipation ... See more keywords
How do we define therapy-resistant constipation in children aged 4–18 years old? A systematic review with meta-narrative synthesis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002380
Abstract: Background Therapy-resistant constipation often is a frustrating clinical entity recognised by the persistence of infrequent and painful bowel movements faecal incontinence and abdominal pain despite intensive treatment. It is important to clearly define therapy-resistant constipation… read more here.
Keywords: therapy resistant; constipation children; constipation; resistant constipation ... See more keywords
Constipation in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Prevalence, Clinical Manifestations, and Polyethylene glycol vs. Lactulose Efficacy
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DOI: 10.22037/ijcn.v19i3.45043
Abstract: Objectives: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder causing impaired movement control. Constipation is a common issue among these patients, with the prevalence ranging from 26% to 74%. This study aims to investigate the prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: constipation children; treatment; constipation; cerebral palsy ... See more keywords
Probiotics for functional constipation in children: an overview of overlapping systematic reviews
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1323521
Abstract: Background This overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analysis (MAs) aimed to systematically collate, appraise and synthesize evidence of probiotics for functional constipation (FC) in children. Methods SRs/MAs of probiotics for FC in children were… read more here.
Keywords: quality; constipation children; systematic reviews; functional constipation ... See more keywords