Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Constipation

Pathway Contributor: Kelly Francis

Credentials:
BSc

Bio:
Kelly is a Registered Dietitian (South Africa/UK), practicing in South Africa. She runs a private practice and offers freelance services for corporate wellness, menu development and media writing.

Contributions:

• Is increasing fluid intake above Dietary Reference Values recommended to treat functional constipation in children (0-18 years)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are dietary modifications a first-line treatment for functional constipation in children (0-18 years)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are fruit juice and prunes effective in alleviating functional constipation in children (0-18 years)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, honey and fructo-oligosaccharides effective in alleviating functional constipation in children (0-18 years)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Can increasing physical activity help treat chronic functional constipation in children?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Gastrointestinal Disease - Pediatric/Paediatric Constipation Background

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  Role: Reviewer

• Normal Pediatric (Infants, Toddlers and Children) Stool Characteristics – Frequency, Colour and Consistency Background

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  Role: Reviewer