Factors associated with the stool characteristics of children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
; 112(1): 41-46, 2020 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem in children with cerebral palsy and several factors can influence the stool frequency, consistency and pH in these cases.AIM:
to identify the association of dietary factors, use of anticonvulsants and family history of constipation with the stool characteristics of children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation.METHODS:
an analytical cross-sectional study was performed of 45 children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation that included 19 females and 26 males, aged 37 ± 13 months. Dietary factors, the use of anticonvulsants and family history were analyzed. Stool frequency, consistency (Bristol Stool Form Scale) and pH (using a pH-meter) were also determined.RESULTS:
there was a positive correlation between stool frequency and the consumption of oilseeds (r = 0.339, p = 0.023). There was a negative correlation between hard stools and fluid intake (r = -0.336, p = 0.042) and between stool pH and the consumption of cereals rich in insoluble fiber, high soluble fiber vegetables, carrots and potatoes (r = -0.339, p = 0.030; r = -0.308, p = 0.044; r = -0.336, p = 0.027; r = -0.307, p = 0.045, respectively). An association was also identified between the use of anticonvulsant polytherapy and hard stools (OR = 14.2 [95% CI 1.16-174], p = 0.038). There was no association between family history and constipation.CONCLUSIONS:
rich-fiber food consumption, fluids intake and anticonvulsant polytherapy were associated with the stool characteristics of children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation.
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Assunto principal:
Paralisia Cerebral
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Constipação Intestinal
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Fezes
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En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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