Functional constipation in infancy and early childhood: epidemiology, risk factors, and healthcare consultation

• Main Authors: Anne Willemijn Walter (Author), Anne Hovenkamp (Author), Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana (Author), Roshani Solanga (Author), Shaman Rajindrajith (Author), Marc Alexander Benninga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Functional constipation (FC) is a pediatric problem that is seen frequently. However, its prevalence in Asia remains undetermined. In this study we attempted to determine the prevalence, risk factors and therapeutic modalities of FC in infants and toddlers in Sri Lanka. Methods C...