Chronic Constipation Revealing Geophagia: A Case Report
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چکیده
Geophagia is a frequent cause of chronic constipation. It often associated with iron-deficiency anemia, which may be the cause. We describe case 4 year-old suffering from In radiographic examination revealed presence sand like stools and thus making an orientation for geophagia. This article come as reminder utility first line abdominal exploration in symptoms.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Current Science Research and Review
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2581-8341']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijcsrr/v4-i10-25