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Reported Prevalence and Nutritional Management of Functional Constipation among Young Children from Healthcare

Louise Naz West1, Irina Zakharova2, Koen Huysentruyt3

  • 1FrieslandCampina, 3818 LE Amersfoort, The Netherlands.

Nutrients
|October 14, 2022
PubMed

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Functional constipation (FC) in toddlers is reported as less than 5% prevalent by most healthcare professionals. Nutritional management is preferred over medication for treating childhood FC.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Functional constipation (FC) prevalence in children shows significant variation.
  • Understanding healthcare professional (HCP) perspectives on FC in toddlers (12-36 months) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess HCP-reported prevalence of FC in toddlers.
  • To understand the nutritional and pharmacological management of FC in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous e-survey distributed to HCPs across eight countries/regions.
  • Analysis of data from 2199 respondents, primarily pediatricians (80%).

Main Results:

  • 43% of HCPs reported FC prevalence below 5% in toddlers.
  • ROME IV criteria are frequently used for diagnosis (40% in >70% of cases).
  • Nutritional solutions and parental reassurance are common management strategies (33% modified formula).

Conclusions:

  • The perceived prevalence of toddler FC is generally low (<5%).
  • ROME IV criteria are standard for FC diagnosis.
  • Nutritional interventions are favored over pharmacological treatments for FC management.

Keywords:
functional constipationhealthcare professionalsnutritional managementprevalencesurveytoddler

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