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Constipation is a common problem in childhood with a prevalence of about 3–4%. Constipation can be defined as delay or difficulty in passing stools, which is present for more than 2 weeks. The most widely accepted definition is as per Rome III definitions in which a child with presence of two of more of the following symptoms is considered to have constipation:
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Two or less defecations per week
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At least one episode of incontinence per week
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History of excessive stool retention or retentive posturing
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History of painful or hard bowel movements
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Large fecal mass in the rectum
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History of large-diameter stools that may obstruct the toilet
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Choudhury, S.R. (2018). Constipation and Fecal Incontinence. In: Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6304-6_40
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