PubMed · 7709243
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1994. Biofeedback helps urinary incontinence problems.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7709243/
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When a patient reports constipation, a careful history and physical examination may identify the underlying cause. In many patients, though, no underlying cause is identified. Empiric treatment with exercise, hydration, fiber supplementation, and mild laxatives is often effective. If constipation does not resolve with these measures, then the physician may refer the patient for further testing for slow colonic transit, pelvic floor dysfunction, or anatomical defects, and in difficult and recalcitrant cases for surgical treatment.
Constipation in childhood is often unrecognized and diagnosed upon manifestations such as pain and pseudo-diarrhoea reflecting of a fecalith. It is sometimes complicated with urinary infection and can be a factor favouring enuresis. In the absence of deterioration in the general condition, it reflects modification of the propulsive functions of the colon or of the reservoir function of the rectum. In a such context, no further explorations are required. Treatment involves dietary recommendations such as good nutritional balance and sufficient fibre intake as well as mineral-based laxatives (paraffin oil) or nonabsorbable osmotic sugars. Enemas and suppositories should be used in case of stool withholding. Sphincter reeducation by biofeedback is indicated in child over 8 years of age after failure of medical therapy.