Constipation is a frequent cause of abdominal pain and should be considered when a
child presents with chronic abdominal pain. Th ree percent of general pediatric outpatient
visits and 25% of pediatric gastroenterology consultations are related to possible dysfunction
of defecation.19 Th e stool history may be unreliable, and an abdominal radiograph may not
be helpful,20 but serious consideration should be given to empirical treatment with a stool
softener
child presents with chronic abdominal pain. Th ree percent of general pediatric outpatient
visits and 25% of pediatric gastroenterology consultations are related to possible dysfunction
of defecation.19 Th e stool history may be unreliable, and an abdominal radiograph may not
be helpful,20 but serious consideration should be given to empirical treatment with a stool
softener
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