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Less than 3 stools per week at any age is abnormal
June Tikhak
Flashcards by June Tikhak, updated more than 1 year ago
June Tikhak
Created by June Tikhak almost 7 years ago
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constipation <3 stools per week is abnormal Hirschsprung disease: failure to pass meconeum within 1st 48 hrs of life
acute abd pain can have surg or medical causes analgesics and antispasmodics are mostly used
Mx Rectal disimpaction maintenance therapy behavior modification increase fluid intake,high fibre diet(roti,fruits n veg)
child shd b encourgd to use toilet regularly. lactulose or sorbitol evryday till soft formed stools r passd for 6 mths lactulose 15 to 30ml at bfast
constipation <3 stools per week is abnormal Hirschsprung disease: failure to pass meconeum within 1st 48 hrs of life
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