UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN AGED 0-3: CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES

Authors

  • Tashmamatova D.K. Assistant of Department of Pediatrics 1 Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health, Fergana, Uzbekistan tashmamatovadilnoza@gmail.com Author

Keywords:

pediatric constipation, functional constipation, early childhood health, dietary management, parental education

Abstract

Constipation in children aged 0-3 is a prevalent health issue, primarily functional in origin, significantly impacting physical and emotional well-being. This article explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of constipation in young children. Key contributing factors include dietary habits, stool withholding behaviors, and psychological stress, with medical conditions being less common. Diagnosis involves clinical history and tools such as the Bristol Stool Chart, while treatment combines dietary changes, behavioral strategies, and pharmacological interventions like polyethylene glycol. Prevention focuses on early dietary and hydration habits, recognizing stool withholding, and educating parents. Parental support plays a critical role in managing stress and ensuring adherence to treatment. A holistic approach, integrating medical and lifestyle interventions, is essential to improving outcomes and quality of life for children and families.

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UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN AGED 0-3: CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES. (2025). ORIENTAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES, 2(1), 4-12. https://innoworld.net/index.php/ojmns/article/view/206