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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2013-08-01
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| 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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