Childhood Constipation Poses Notable Challenges for Children and Their Families

ESPGHAN: European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; FC: Functional constipation; FU: Follow-up; IAP: Indian Academy of Pediatrics; NASPGHAN: North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition; PEG: Polyethylene glycol; QoL: Quality of life.

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