Table 4 Treatment of functional constipation
| Â | Number (%) of children suffering Functional Constipation treated with: |
|---|---|
Dietary modification | |
Total | 40 (44.9) |
 Eating more fibers | 17 (19.1) |
 Eating more fruits | 29 (32.6) |
 Drinking more water | 31 (34.8) |
 Other | 5 (5.6) |
Non-pharmacological modification | |
Total | 35 (39.3) |
 Toilet training | 29 (32.6) |
 Punishing | 0 (0) |
 Rewarding | 7 (7.9) |
 Other | 2 (2.2) |
Drug treatment | |
Total (oral + rectal) | 34 (38.2) |
 Oral laxatives | 27 (30.3) |
 Rectal laxative | 17 (19.1) |
 Herbal remedies | 3 (3.4) |
 Other | 2 (2.2) |