INTRODUCTION Constipation is a frequent complication in paediatrics. Most of the constipation is functional. Functional constipation constitutes 25% of visits in paediatric gastroenterology clinics. Two studies were published regarding aggregation or clustering of functional constipation. Only one of these research projects was about a paediatric population. AIM To elucidate the cluster patte...

BACKGROUND Previous research has shown that electro-acupuncture (EA) may be effective for functional constipation. We report a protocol for a randomized controlled trial using EA to confirm the efficacy and safety for severe chronic functional constipation. METHODS/DESIGN This is a randomized, controlled trial. A total of 1,034 patients will be randomly allocated into the EA group (n=517) and...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of two drugs, polyethylene glycol 4000 without electrolytes and magnesium hydroxide, in the treatment of chronic functional constipation in children. METHODS Thirty-eight children were randomly assigned to either of two groups, polyethylene glycol 4000 without electrolytes or magnesium hydroxide. The children were followed through periodic appointments u...

INTRODUCTION Sleep disturbances, similarly to constipation‑related symptoms, are common problems in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated worse health-related quality of life. OBJECTIVES The aim the study was investigate sleep conservatively treated CKD assess association between constipation that population. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this cross‑sectional study, 100 outpatient...

OBJECTIVES To determine the frequency of performance of digital rectal examination by primary care practitioners on children with chronic constipation and to assess its effect on therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred twenty-eight children referred for chronic constipation to the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY, as well as their pa...

Background Constipation is one of the most common disorders in children. The purpose of this study was to compare paraffin and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in the treatment of children with chronic constipation. Materials and Methods This study is a double-blind randomized trial. Total 160 children aged 2-12 years old with chronic constipation attending the pediatric clinic of Mousavi Hospital in ...

OBJECTIVE Cow's milk allergy has different presentations in children and can cause functional bowel symptoms such as chronic constipation. The aims of this study were to investigate the role of cow's milk allergy as a cause of chronic constipation and effect of cow's milk free diet (CMFD) on its treatment in children. METHODS We performed a randomized clinical study comparing CMFD with cow's ...

Functional constipation is a significant medical problem in pediatrics. Constipation often causes discomfort children of any age and, the absence timely and effective treatment, can lead to chronic intoxication development various complications, ultimately affecting patient's quality life. The article presents definition functional over 4 years accordance with Rome IV Criteria (2016), etiology,...