New Treatment For Functional Constipation In Children?

Authors

  • Sina Aziz Consultant Paediatrician
  • Laraib Malik Medical officer , Basic Health Unit

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58397/ashkmdc.v29i1.841

Abstract

Functional constipation (FC), is frequent in children and diagnosed by Rome IV criteria has a worldwide prevalence of 14.4% (95% CI 11.2-17.6). In most children the cause is unknown. However, frequency of constipation will vary depending upon the geographical location, dietary habits, toilet training and perhaps the traumatic events in a child’s life1, 2 Inadequate dietary habits, diminished physical activity, swift socio-cultural transformations, heightened stress levels, and unsuitable parental attitudes contribute to this issue3.

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Published

2024-02-28