title: Constipation in children.
abstract: Constipation remains a frequent presentation to paediatricians, with significant health resource implications. We present a practical guide to the management of paediatric constipation and evaluate the current evidence for treatment regimens, to help the clinician in treating a condition that can be distressing and has a significant impact on affected families.
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Department, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton, Hants, SO16 6YD, England. N.afzal@soton.ac.uk
authors.forename: Nadeem A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Afzal
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Tighe
authors.forename: Mike A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology