Co-occurrence of childhood functional constipation and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Functional constipation (FC) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are common gastrointestinal disorders in children. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between functional constipation and GERD in children.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 82 children aged <16 years who referred to the pediatric gastroenterology clinic of (XXX) and were diagnosed with functional constipation according to ROME III criteria, and gastroesophageal reflux disease according to clinical history and DeMeester Score. Questionnaire was used to obtain the data regarding age, sex, cause of the visit, presence or absence of any symptom was noted, clinical examinations and difficulty in defecation.

Results

Of the 82 children with FC and GERD, 45

SUBMITTER: Ahmadipour S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8818539 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature