Paediatrics: how to manage functional constipation [PDF]
Background: Despite being a common problem in childhood, functional constipation is often difficult to manage. This article provides a narrative updated review on the evaluation, diagnosis and management of childhood functional constipation.
Alexander KC Leung, Kam Lun Hon
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Prevalence of Functional Constipation and Relationship with Dietary Habits in 3- to 8-Year-Old Children in Japan [PDF]
Objectives. To determine the prevalence and effect of dietary habits on functional constipation in preschool and early elementary school children in Japan. Study Design. A total of 3595 children aged 3 to 8 years from 28 nursery schools and 22 elementary
Asami Fujitani+3 more
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Chronic Functional Constipation [PDF]
Constipation is a common functional problem of the digestive system and may occur secondary to diet, drugs, endocrine diseases, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, psychiatric disorders, or gastrointestinal obstruction.
Jeong Eun Shin+2 more
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Role of gut microbiota in functional constipation [PDF]
AbstractFunctional constipation (FC) is common, yet the etiology is not clear. Accumulating evidence suggests an association between FC and abnormal gut microbiota. The relationship between the gut microbiota and the gut transit is likely bidirectional.
Shengsheng Zhang+4 more
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Functional constipation in children
Constipation is one of the most common nosologies that a pediatric gastroenterologist deals with during outpatient visits. In the vast majority of children with constipation the problem is functional in nature.
N. L. Pakhomovskaya+2 more
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Faktor dominan kejadian konstipasi fungsional pada remaja di Jakarta [PDF]
Dominant factors of functional constipation among adolescent in Jakarta Background: The impact of functional constipation, including the quality of life decreases, increase the additional health costs that must be incurred, and reduce productivity ...
Felicia Thea+2 more
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Dietary fiber from burdock root ameliorates functional constipation in aging rats by regulating intestinal motility [PDF]
Functional constipation is a common gastrointestinal health issue among the aging population. Dietary fiber supplementation is widely recognized as a first-line strategy for constipation.
Liya Mo+6 more
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Background The association between delivery mode and subsequent development of diseases is a growing area of research. Cesarean delivery affects the diversity of the microbiota in the infant gut, which may be associated with gastrointestinal disorders ...
Mari Nakamura+7 more
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Functional Constipation and the Gut Microbiome in Children: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence
Functional constipation is a common condition in childhood with significant impact on patients' quality of life and on health care resources. Functional constipation is characterized by decreased bowel movements and/or hard stools, which cause ...
David Avelar Rodriguez+4 more
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Prospective association of daily toothbrushing frequency and the prevalence of childhood functional constipation: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study [PDF]
Functional constipation is the most common gastrointestinal disorder during childhood. Oral stimulation (mastication and toothbrushing) reportedly improves bowel movements, but the association between daily toothbrushing behavior and functional ...
Masahiro Tsuchiya+9 more
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