Constipation in children
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Italian Journal of Pediatrics
- Vol. 37 (1), 28-10
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1824-7288-37-28
Abstract
Constipation remains a frequent presentation to paediatricians, with significant health resource implications. We present a practical guide to the management of paediatric constipation and evaluate the current evidence for treatment regimens, to help the clinician in treating a condition that can be distressing and has a significant impact on affected families.Keywords
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