Functional constipation in children

Johanna Catharina Meyer; Tsakane Mashaba; Letlhogonolo Makhele; Mncengeli Sibanda

Functional constipation in children

Johanna Catharina Meyer^*, Tsakane Mashaba, Letlhogonolo Makhele, Mncengeli Sibanda

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Public Health Pharmacy and Management

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Abstract

Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints that affects children. Often the exact cause is unknown and no obvious anatomical, biochemical or physiological abnormalities can be identified in the majority of cases. However, the symptoms of constipation may interfere with the quality of life of the child, as well as his/her family. This article provides an overview of functional constipation in children and the management thereof.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	51-57
Number of pages	7
Journal	SA Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume	84
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017

Keywords

Behaviour modification
Children
Dietary modification
Disimpaction
Functional constipation
Treatment

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