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Association of voiding dysfunction with functional constipation.

Niloofar Hadjizadeh1, Farzaneh Motamed, Sina Abdollahzade

  • 1Divisions of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.

Indian Pediatrics
|May 12, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Functional constipation in children is frequently linked to voiding dysfunction. A study found 63.5% of children with functional constipation exhibited voiding dysfunction symptoms, highlighting the need for careful examination.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Urology
  • Pediatric Nephrology

Background:

  • Functional constipation is a common pediatric condition.
  • Voiding dysfunction can coexist with functional constipation.
  • Early identification of voiding dysfunction is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of voiding dysfunction in children diagnosed with functional constipation.
  • To assess the correlation between functional constipation and symptoms of voiding dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 85 children with functional constipation was evaluated.
  • The Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System (DVSS) was utilized for assessment.
  • Standard urinalysis, urine culture, and renal ultrasound were performed.
  • Urinary tract infections prompted further investigations including voiding cystourethrography and DMSA scans.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion, 63.5% (54 out of 85), of children with functional constipation presented with voiding dysfunction (DVSS score >6 for females, >9 for males).
  • This prevalence is substantially higher than the 10% observed in a control group of 280 healthy children (P<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Voiding dysfunction is highly prevalent in pediatric patients with functional constipation.
  • Healthcare providers should routinely screen for voiding dysfunction symptoms in children presenting with functional constipation.