How does the history and physical examination aid in diagnosing constipation, especially in pediatric patients?

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Preprint Understanding and Managing Constipation: A Comprehensive Rev...

Seham Eid Elhalafawy

A history and physical examination are usually sufficient to distinguish functional constipation from constipation caused by organic conditions. Structured history and examination can screen for organic pathology or red flags that require specialist referral. Constipation in children is usually functional or idiopathic, and related to behavioral withholding after a painful or unpleasant stool event.