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Bacillus spore probiotics for alleviating functional constipation in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [PDF]

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Nguyen HTL   +9 more
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FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN

Journal of Urology, 2004
Constipation in children increases the likelihood of urinary incontinence, bladder overactivity, dyscoordinated voiding, a large capacity, poorly emptying bladder, recurrent urinary tract infection and deterioration of vesicoureteral reflux. We present a consensus related to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with bowel dysfunction ...
J W, Chase   +4 more
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Functional Constipation: A Case Report

Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 2021
Constipation is one of the most common chronic disorders in childhood. Functional constipation (FC) is the most common form of constipation and can be defined as difficult or infrequent passage of stool. Current practice guidelines for FC are well defined; however, primary provider perception and treatment often differ from clinical practice guidelines.
Andrea, Casias, Laurie, Newton
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Age of Onset of Functional Constipation

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2016
ABSTRACTIn a review of 538 children with functional constipation, we analyzed ages of presentation and onset, symptom duration, and behavioral/developmental problems. We divided the subjects into quartiles (Q1–Q4) based on age of onset. Median onset age was 2.3 years. The oldest group had the shortest symptom duration before referral at 1.8 ± 1.8 years
Stanton, Malowitz   +4 more
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Linaclotide (Linzess) for Functional Constipation

The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, 2023
The guanylate cyclase-C receptor agonist linaclotide (Linzess – Abbvie/Ironwood) was first approved by the FDA in 2012 for treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults.
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Management of functional constipation in childhood

British Journal of Community Nursing, 2003
Functional constipation is a common childhood condition. In the majority of cases the constipation develops as a result of a complex weave of factors including specific triggers, e.g. reduced fluid intake following a viral infection or periods of restricted access to the toilet.
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