Constipation in Children: When to worry? Ft. Dr. Lavenya R Padmanaban

Constipation is a common problem in pediatric age with prevalence ranging from up to 29% Normal frequency and consistency of stool varies with children's age, and diet; there is also considerable variation across children.

So to discuss this topic in detail, Medical Dialogues interviewed Dr. Lavenya R Padmanaban, Consultant - Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli, Bangalore. She has an experience over 10 years of experience in Pediatrics and over 5 years of experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She completed her MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College and MD Pediatrics from the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Madras Medical College.She has vast experience in managing children with common ailments and good expertise in managing children with complicated gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

In this video, Dr Lavenya talks about :-

1. Factors causing Pediatric Constipation

2. Diagnostic Criteria for Constipation in Children

3. How lifestyle factors trigger constipation

4. Correct management approach to treat constipation in children.

5. Relationship between gut dysbiosis and pediatric constipation

6. Effect of constipation on Physical & Mental well-being of the child

7. Red Flags of Pediatric Constipation