Increased prevalence of constipation and fecal soiling in a population of obese children |
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| Authors: | Fishman Laurie Lenders Carine Fortunato Christine Noonan Cathy Nurko Samuel |
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| Affiliation: | Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and Optimum Weight for Life Program, The Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. laurie.fishman@childrens.harvard.edu |
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| Abstract: | To determine the prevalence of constipation and fecal soiling in obese children, we asked standardized questions during the initial visit to the obesity clinic. In 80 obese children, 23% met the criteria for constipation, and 15% reported fecal soiling. Constipation and soiling are more prevalent in obese children. |
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| Keywords: | BMI Body mass index |
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