Synopsis: In this study, investigators compared two osmotic laxatives, lactulose and PEG 3350, in children six months to 15 years of age who met two of the following four criteria: (1) fewer than ...

Definition Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel evacuations; hard, small feces; or difficult or painful defecation. The frequency of bowel evacuation varies from person to person. 1 ...

Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point, yet many sufferers cycle through ineffective remedies while enduring unnecessary discomfort. Behind this common complaint lies a complex interplay ...

Polyethylene glycol was more effective than placebo in treating functional constipation in children and might be more effective than lactulose. Polyethylene glycol showed higher treatment success than ...