Conquering Constipation: Better Adherence, Less Anxiety, MuOUT, Pediatrics, Pedaitric functional constipation, Paediatrician, PEG: Polyethylene glycol.
Functional constipation is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder in children, significantly affecting the quality of life and psychological health of both the child and family, with complex, multifactorial pathophysiology that makes management challenging.2
However, PEG offers a significant advantage with a 90% compliance rate over an average period of 8.7 months and proves effective in managing constipation and related symptoms in children during long-term follow-up.3,4
Abbreviations ▼
PEG: Polyethylene glycol.
References ▼
1. Pashankar DS, Loening-Baucke V, Bishop WP. Safety of polyethylene glycol 3350 for the treatment of chronic constipation in children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003;157(7):661–664. 2. Tran DL, Sintusek P. Functional constipation in children: What physicians should know. World J Gastroenterol. 2023;29(8):1261–1288. 3. Alper A, Pashankar DS. Polyethylene glycol: A game-changer laxative for children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013;57(2):134–140. 4. Loening-Baucke V, Krishna R, Pashankar DS. Polyethylene glycol 3350 without electrolytes for the treatment of functional constipation in infants and toddlers. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2004;39(5):536–539.
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