Constipation burden in children with autism spectrum disorder: emergency department and healthcare use
SY Ofei, GJ Fuchs - The Journal of Pediatrics, 2018 - jpeds.com
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with high rates of gastrointestinal (GI)
disturbances and comorbidities. The reported prevalence of GI symptoms in children with
ASD varies greatly, which reflects methodologic limitations; however, constipation is
consistently among the most frequently reported GI symptoms, with a prevalence of up to
50% or more, and has a meaningful impact on children with ASD and their families. 1-4
Difficulties in acquiring bowel training, behavioral stool withholding, inadequate fluid intake …
disturbances and comorbidities. The reported prevalence of GI symptoms in children with
ASD varies greatly, which reflects methodologic limitations; however, constipation is
consistently among the most frequently reported GI symptoms, with a prevalence of up to
50% or more, and has a meaningful impact on children with ASD and their families. 1-4
Difficulties in acquiring bowel training, behavioral stool withholding, inadequate fluid intake …
