PRESSING ISSUES OF PEDIATRIC CONSTIPATION DEVELOPMENT, TREATMENT OPTIONS

Abstract

This article covers one of the most pressing issues of pediatric gastroenterology and pediatrics in general — functional constipation.Main pathophysiological mechanisms and etiological factors of constipation development are reviewed in the article adjusted for age and a period of child development. It also includes modern constipation classifications and therapeutic options in pediatric patients, developed in NASPGHAN including education of patients and their parents such as behavioral treatment.

Keywords

• constipation
• children
• constipation treatment
• prophylaxis
• lactulose