Poor Perception of School Toilets and Increase of Functional Constipation
Objective A suggested mechanism of functional constipation (FC) is the refusal against painful bowel movements and a vicious circle of holding back stool, hardening, colonic dilatation and further painful defecation. The aim of this study is to describe perception of school toilets, prevalence of functional abdominal pain (FAP) and constipation in elementary schools.
Design and Setting All elementary schools in Giessen County, Germany were contacted. Parents received a questionnaire on perception o...
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