Clinical Inquiries. What Treatments Work Best for Constipation in Children?

Zia Rahman; Fereshteh Gerayli; Nakia J. Woodward

Clinical Inquiries. What Treatments Work Best for Constipation in Children?

Zia Rahman, Fereshteh Gerayli, Nakia J. Woodward

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Abstract

Osmotic laxatives produce the best results. Fiber and behavior modification may have a role. Increased fiber and behavior modification are the most often recommended first steps in managing chronic functional constipation (CFC) in children, but only limited evidence supports this approach. For pharmacologic management, the best evidence supports osmotic laxatives.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Family Practice
Volume	58
State	Published - Jun 1 2009

Keywords

treatment
constipation
children

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Library and Information Science

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