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The Korean Journal of GastroenterologyFunctional constipation (FC), also referred to as chronic idiopathic constipation, is defined by infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, straining, a sense of incomplete evacuation or anorectal blockage, and the need for digital maneuvers in the absence
Hye-Su You +7 more
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Functional constipation in children
Медицинский совет, 2022 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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Prevalence and biopsychosocial associations of functional constipation: a cross-sectional study among adults in Türkiye [PDF]
BMC GastroenterologyBackground Functional constipation is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder with substantial public health implications. Evidence on its biopsychosocial determinants in middle-income settings is limited.
Cansu Memiç-İnan +4 more
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Analysis of the efficacy of abdominal massage on functional constipation: A meta-analysis
Heliyon, 2023 Background: Constipation is a digestive disorder with a high global prevalence, with approximately 20–25% of the population suffering from constipation, and the majority of constipated patients experience functional constipation (FC).
Xinxin Gu +3 more
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Association between oropharyngeal dysphagia and functional constipation in older adults: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundOropharyngeal dysphagia and functional constipation are common in older adults, but their relationship remains unclear. This study aims to explore the association between these two issues.MethodsA cross-sectional study among community-dwelling ...
Yu Wang +14 more
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Functional Constipation and the Gut Microbiome in Children: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 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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Prevalence and influencing factors of functional constipation in Chinese children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectiveIn recent years, the incidence of functional constipation in children and adolescents has been increasing annually, seriously affecting their physical and mental development and quality of life, and placing a significant burden on society and ...
Qin Liu +6 more
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Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022 Functional constipation, which belongs to the functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), is a common disease and significantly impacts daily life. FGID patients have been progressively proven with functional and structural alterations in various brain ...
Wangli Cai +7 more
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Archives of Medical Science, 2021 Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Functional constipation is common in children and has a significant impact on the quality of their life, affecting both ...
Hassan Bazmamoun +4 more
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Paediatrics: how to manage functional constipation
Drugs in Context, 2021 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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