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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2022; 11(5): 385-404
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Table 2 Clinical history-taking
| Component and subcomponents |
| Onset of symptoms and duration of the disease |
| Bowel habits |
| Frequency of stools |
| Nature of the stools |
| Fecal incontinence |
| Blood in stools |
| Passage of meconium |
| Other associated symptoms |
| Withholding behavior |
| Somatic symptoms |
| Past medical and surgical history |
| Bowel surgeries |
| Medications |
| Neuromuscular diseases |
| Dietary history |
| Fiber continent in the diet |
| Frequency of junk food |
| Family history |
| Psychological history |
| Developmental history |
- Citation: Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: Current status, challenges, and future perspectives. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(5): 385-404
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v11/i5/385.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385