In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses constipation in children. She takes us through the clinical features associated with idiopathic constipation and red flags that would cause concern. She discusses disimpaction regimes and when these should be used, as well as talking about the importance of ongoing maintenance regimes. She provides some tips on encouraging children to take laxatives and also highlights some useful patient and professional resources.
Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/paediatrics/ep-66-childhood-constipation.
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In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses constipation in children. She takes us through the clinical features associated with idiopathic constipation and red flags that would cause concern. She discusses disimpaction regimes and when these should be used, as well as talking about the importance of ongoing maintenance regimes. She provides some tips on encouraging children to take laxatives and also highlights some useful patient and professional resources.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/paediatrics/ep-66-childhood-constipation (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/paediatrics/ep-66-childhood-constipation).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).
