Article
Clinical Inquiries. What Treatments Work Best for Constipation in Children?
Journal of Family Practice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2009
Description
Osmotic laxatives produce the best results. Fiber and behavior modification may have a role. Increased fiber and behavior modification are the most often recommended first steps in managing chronic functional constipation (CFC) in children, but only limited evidence supports this approach. For pharmacologic management, the best evidence supports osmotic laxatives.
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Citation Information
Zia Rahman, Fereshteh Gerayli and Nakia J. Woodward. "Clinical Inquiries. What Treatments Work Best for Constipation in Children?" Journal of Family Practice Vol. 58 Iss. 6 (2009) p. 329 - 331 ISSN: 1533-7294 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nakia-woodward/5/