Constipation in children

Constipation in children is a universal problem, occurring in 0.7-28% of the population. The exact aetiology is unknown, but the majority of children have a functional, rather than organic, aetiology. Symptoms associated with constipation include abdominal pain, a poor appetite and faecal incontinen...

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Main Authors: R.A. Brown, R.J. Wood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3884
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