Table 1.
Aetiology of constipation in 335 children
| Etiology | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Functional | 305 (91%) |
| Organic | 30 (9%) |
| Cerebral palsy | 19 (6%) |
| Hypothyroidism | 5 (1%) |
| Down syndrome + hypothyroidism | 4 (1%) |
| Meningomyelocele | 1 (0.5%) |
| Hypokalemia | 1 (0.5%) |
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