title: [Constipation in children].
abstract: Constipation is a common pediatric problem. We propose guidelines based on an integration of expert opinion and a review of the medical literature. Physiopathology, symptoms, diagnosis for functional or organic constipation, clinical forms and treatment are considered.
authors: Unité de gastroentérologie, hépatologie et nutrition pédiatrique, hôpital Edouard-Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69437 Lyon, France. alain.lachaux@chu-lyon.fr
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authors: Roy
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans