Functional constipation in infancy and early childhood: epidemiology, risk factors, and healthcare consultation

Functional constipation in infancy and early childhood: epidemiology, risk factors, and healthcare consultation

Abstract Background Functional constipation (FC) is a pediatric problem that is seen frequently. However, its prevalence in Asia remains undetermined. In this study we attempted to determine the prevalence, risk factors and therapeutic modalities of FC in infants and toddlers in Sri Lanka. Methods C...

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Main Authors: Anne Willemijn Walter, Anne Hovenkamp, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana, Roshani Solanga, Shaman Rajindrajith, Marc Alexander Benninga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Constipation
Infants
Toddlers
Prevalence
Risk factors
Healthcare consultation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1652-y

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