Visceral and neural manipulation in children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation: five case reports

In many children with cerebral palsy (CP), constipation is chronic, adversely affecting their quality of life. Treatment may require invasive measures beyond diet such as medications, digital stimulation, enemas, and hospitalization. Children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation often have resulting co-morbidities such as increased frequency of seizures, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, increased gastro-esophageal reflux, increased irritability, hospitalizations, and possible need for surgery.
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