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Characteristics of subjects at baseline
| Formula (n = 29) | Probiotic (n = 30) | |
| Female/Male | 23/6 | 24/6 |
| Age (yr) | ||
| 5 to 7 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 to 9 | 7 | 5 |
| 10 to 12 | 12 | 11 |
| 13 to 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Previous treatment for intestinal constipation | ||
| Yes | 5 | 3 |
| No | 24 | 27 |
| Defecation frequency | ||
| ≤ 2 times/wk | 19 | 17 |
| 3-6 times/wk | 7 | 13 |
| 7 or more times/wk | 3 | 0 |
| Stool consistency Bristol scale | ||
| 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | 11 | 13 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Defecation pain (> 1/wk) | ||
| Yes | 26 | 20 |
| No | 3 | 10 |
| Abdominal pain (> 1/wk) | ||
| Yes | 25 | 26 |
| No | 4 | 4 |
