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Dr. Marc Levitt
Current Treatment Options for Children with Functional Constipation-What Is in the Pipeline?
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In brief
In brief
This review examines current and emerging treatments for functional constipation in children, a condition affecting nearly 10% of the pediatric population. The article covers both established approaches combining non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, as well as novel therapies in development.
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In this review, we summarize current insights into the treatment of functional constipation (FC) in children. Constipation is a global issue in the pediatric population, with a prevalence of approximately 9.5%. Initial management involves a combination of non-pharmacological and pharmacological inte …
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