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[Signs and symptoms associated with chronic constipation]
Jornal De Pediatria
|December 4, 2003
Summary
Parent-reported symptoms like poor appetite, abdominal pain, and fecal bleeding are linked to chronic constipation in children. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for understanding and managing these related complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Child Health
Background:
- Chronic constipation is a common pediatric issue.
- Associated signs and symptoms require further investigation.
- Understanding parental reporting is key for diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the association between parental-reported signs and symptoms and chronic constipation in children.
- To evaluate specific symptoms in children with and without constipation.
Main Methods:
- A comparative survey design was employed.
- Two groups of children were studied: one with chronic constipation and a control group.
- Data were collected via structured questionnaires administered to mothers.
Main Results:
- Significant statistical differences were found for inappetence, abdominal pain, and fecal bleeding (p<0.05).
- These symptoms were more prevalent in children with constipation.
- Other assessed variables included abdominal distension, soiling, urinary problems, and vomiting.
Conclusions:
- A clear association exists between analyzed signs and symptoms and chronic constipation in children.
- Accurate assessment of constipation and its related complications is essential.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the relationship between constipation and its associated symptoms.