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Functional Constipation in Pediatrics
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Case Description
Children frequently have functional constipation (FC), which is a common issue with a 3% global prevalence estimate. If there is no underlying organic cause for constipation, which is the case with up to 95% of children, it is classified as FC. It can be seen in healthy children one year of age and...
Case Summary
- Functional constipation in children is a common yet often underdiagnosed condition, affecting 5-30% of the child population. It is crucial to differentiate it from other medical conditions presenting similar symptoms. Red flag signs, such as constipation from birth, failure to pass meconium, ribbon stools, and lower spine abnormalities, must be ruled out before diagnosing functional constipation.
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Dr. Vishal Parmar
Alumni- Royal College of Pediatrics & Child HealthSpecalist Paeditrician & Neonatologist, Mumbai.
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