Diets for Constipation

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Journal Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr

Date 2015 Jan 15

PMID 25587519

Citations 12

Authors

Sun Hwan Bae

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Abstract

Chronic constipation is a very common disease in children. Successful treatment of constipation can be achieved not only with medication but also with lifestyle changes, including a proper diet. Diets including fruits, fluids, and probiotics are good for constipation. Some dietary components are helpful for constipation, and some are harmful. In this study, we present diets related to constipation from the literature, and propose some perspectives regarding diets related to constipation.

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