title: When the going gets tough: pediatric constipation and encopresis.
abstract: Constipation and encopresis are two common conditions seen in the pediatric gastroenterology setting. Organic causes cannot be excluded although they are rarely diagnosed in infants and children with defecation disorders. To successfully treat these disorders, a combination of family education, disimpaction and maintenance medications, a well-balanced diet, and behavior management is essential.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology Clinic, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center, 311 South L St, MS: 311-W3-GI, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA. lisa.philichi@multicare.org
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Philichi
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004688:Encopresis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D004733:Enema; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000209:etiology; D005762:Gastroenterology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010808:Physical Examination; D014039:Toilet Training
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber