Functional constipation affects the QoL of children

This review underscores the negative impact of constipation on children’s well-being and identifies factors associated with lower health-related quality of life in children.

Read More

Topics: functional constipation, quality of life

Talk about constipation!

Sun Jung Oh et al present one of the largest cross-sectional, population based online surveys in the US with the aim to determine the prevalence and predictors of individuals seeking healthcare for their constipation and the use of and satisfaction with over-the-counter medications in treating constipation.

Read More

Topics: bowel disorder, constipation, functional constipation

Functional constipation in adults and children

Functional constipation is more common than you may think, up to 9.5 % of children and 14% of adults worldwide are affected. Functional constipation is when there is no known underlying cause such as a neurogenic or organic disease.


Read More

Topics: functional bowel, bowel disorder, functional constipation