7.13 Constipation
1 It is important to understand the physiology and development of gut transit to recognise the normal (often regarded as abnormal).
5 Issues to be addressed include:
Introduction
Management varies according to age and whether constipation is acute or chronic. The emergency department (ED) is a difficult place from which to manage constipation, especially chronic constipation, for success requires ongoing maintenance therapy and contact with a committed and interested clinician. This is best achieved through the child’s local doctor, with input from a sympathetic paediatrician in difficult cases if deemed appropriate.1,2
Management basics



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