Is Fiber Helpful in Childhood Constipation? (2004)
To evaluate the effects of glucomannan, a fiber gel polysaccharide , a study with children with constipation and encopresis was done to evaluate its efficacy and effect on frequency of bowel movements, soiling frequency, and disappearance of abdominal pain. . . .
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Biofeedback Treatment
Anismus (one form of functional outlet obstruction) is when there is poor synergy during defecation. This can also be described as abnormal or paradoxical contractions of the external anal sphincter. This is thought to be amenable to biofeedback therapy. Children with chronic constipation who failed at least 6 months of conventional treatment and demonstrated anismus were recruited into the study. . . .
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Constipation with Cerebral Palsy
Researchers compared colonic transit time in children with spastic CP against their frequency of having a stool, their nutrient intake, functional level, and brain MRIs. . . .
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