Comparison of the effect of polyethylene glycol 40% and fig syrups on the treatment of chronic functional constipation in children: A randomized clinical trial
Abstract:Background and aims: None of the available constipation treatments for children are completely successful. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution 40% and fig syrup on the treatment of chronic constipation in children. Methods: In this double-blind clinical trial, 120 patients with chronic functional constipation were selected and divided into two groups. The first group received 5 mL of fig syrup without senna 3 times daily, and the second group took… Show more
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