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    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Research
    • Epidemiology

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    • Constipation is a prevalent symptom in pediatrics, characterized by abnormal stool consistency or difficult elimination.
    • The study addresses the need for understanding constipation's epidemiology and management in a specific pediatric setting.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the frequency, contributing factors, clinical signs, and therapeutic approaches for constipation in children.
    • To analyze constipation cases presenting at the CHU Gabriel Touré pediatric department.

    Summary:

    • A descriptive cross-sectional study identified 75 pediatric patients with constipation (0.23% hospital frequency) aged 0-15 years.
    • Functional constipation predominated (69.3%), with Hirschsprung disease noted in organic cases (65.2%). Common symptoms included infrequent stools (77.3%) and painful defecation (65.3%).
    • Laxatives were the primary treatment (64%), highlighting the need for effective management strategies.

    Impact:

    • Provides crucial data on pediatric constipation prevalence and characteristics in the studied region.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and treatment of constipation in children.
    • Contributes to the understanding of functional vs. organic causes, guiding further research and interventions.