Frequency of Functional Constipation in Lebanese Children: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Parental Reporting.

ABSTRACT: Aim: To determine the frequency and possible associated dietary and environmental factors of functional constipation (FC) among children in Lebanon followed at a single pediatric health system. Method: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in all pediatrics clinics at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Children aged 2-7 years presenting for a well-child visit were recruited. Data relating to the child's bowel habits and other history items were obtained from parental questionnaires. Results: The mean age of the 172 recruited participants was 4.94 years with 56.4% being males. FC was present in 32.6% of the participants. Although there was no difference in the frequency of FC based on age and gender, the peak frequency of FC was at 5 y

SUBMITTER: Tannoury T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11366055 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature