Increased prevalence of constipation and fecal soiling in a population of obese children.
To determine the prevalence of constipation and fecal soiling in obese children, we asked standardized questions during the initial visit to the obesity clinic. In 80 obese children, 23% met the criteria for constipation, and 15% reported fecal soiling. Constipation and soiling are more prevalent in obese children.
Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and Optimum Weight for Life Program, The Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. laurie.fishman@childrens.harvard.edu
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Fishman
Carine
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Lenders
Christine
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Fortunato
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Noonan
Samuel
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Nurko
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D015995:Prevalence