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Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2000;38:57-60; doi:10.1136/dtb.2000.38857
Copyright © 2000 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

Managing constipation in children

Relevant BNF section: 1.6

Constipation, defined as difficulty, delay or pain on defaecation, is common in children and is often difficult to manage. Here, we review the assessment and treatment of affected children and the support that they, and their families, may need.


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