Pediatric Constipation Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common cause of constipation in children?

A

functional retention - kids are tightening the external sphincter to prevent pooping!!

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2
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What are the risk factors for pathologic disease

A

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3
Q

Functional constipation vs pathologic disease

A

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4
Q

Tx plan for child with chronic constipation

A
  • complete evacuation or disimpaction (enema or meds)
  • sustained evacuation to restore normal colorectal tone
  • weaning from intervention
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5
Q

constipation vs encopresis

A

constipation - hard stool, difficult to pass, less than 3 stools per week…etc

encopresis - fecal soiling result of looser stool leaking or overflowing from a rectum that has been distended by retained stool (loose poop going around hard poop)

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6
Q

Normal thnigs a baby does when pooping?

A

cry

draw the legs up

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7
Q

Bowel and bladder control by what age?

A

4 years

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8
Q

Worry about hirschprungs disease when?

A

if newborn hasnt pooped within first 24-48 hours

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9
Q

Was fecal continence ever attained - think?

A

spinal cord damage

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