• Constipation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Constipation/
    Constipation …Clinical Practice Guidelines : Constipation The Royal …   >   Clinical Practice Guidelines   >   Constipation In this section About Clinical Practice Guidelines CPG …
  • Abdominal pain - acute
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_acute/
    gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Acute scrotal pain or swelling Constipation Vomiting Key Points Repeated … such as gastroenteritis, constipation and viral illness The key consideration in acute abdominal pain …) Constipation Gastroenteritis Urinary tract infection Mesenteric adenitis   Epididymitis Henoch-Schönlein …
  • Urinary Incontinence - Daytime wetting
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Urinary_Incontinence_-_Daytime_wetting/
    See also Constipation Nocturnal Enuresis Urinary Tract Infection Key points Daytime urinary … Initial Management): Constipation Urinary tract infection (UTI) Night-time wetting (enuresis) Excessive … if constipation also present)  Exclude epispadias; opening on the dorsal surface of the penis in boys …
  • Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis HAEC
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hirschsprung_associated_enterocolitis_HAEC/
    PIC Endorsed See also IV fluids Constipation Key Points HAEC (Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis … simple gastroenteritis or constipation however requires specialised treatment Prompt treatment …, constipation, malodorous) Most patients with HAEC will have reduced stool output but some may have diarrhoea …
  • Enuresis - Bed wetting and Monosymptomatic Enuresis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Enuresis_-_Bed_wetting_and_Monosymptomatic_Enuresis/
    wetting and Monosymptomatic Enuresis PIC Endorsed See also Constipation Key points Attaining night time … habit (constipation/soiling)  Sleeping arrangements and routine (including own bed/bedroom, snoring … if constipation also present)  Lower Back/Spine – exclude occult spinal dysraphism or tethered cord (asymmetric …
  • Abdominal pain - chronic
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_chronic/
    gynaecology – lower abdominal pain Constipation Vomiting Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient … likely if there are red flags Condition : Key features : Constipation Infrequent stools (<=2 stools/week … in diagnosing constipation CT, MRI and other investigations (such as endoscopy) are rarely required. Seek …
  • Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_and_Vaginal_Conditions/
    constipation Pubertal stage (to assess for precocious puberty: Tanner staging ) Sexual history (including … irritants eg soap residue, bubble baths, antiseptics Treat secondary constipation Barrier ointments (eg … can be effective Psychologist input if associated anxiety or depression Ensure any constipation
  • Cerebral palsy - pain and irritability
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_Palsy_Pain_and_Irritability/
    Constipation Gastro-oesophageal reflux Gallstones Pancreatitis Gastro-intestinal motility disorders/dumping … Antacid/PPI Laxatives, see constipation Bisphosphonates, if osteopenia suspected Gabapentin …
  • Gastrooesophageal reflux disease in infants
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Gastrooesophageal_reflux_disease_in_infants/
    and forceful Significant diarrhoea or constipation Fever or lethargy Signs Abdominal rigidity … or expressed breast milk Thickened feeds can contribute to constipation Ensure the infant is not being given …
  • Cerebral palsy
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_palsy/
    in oesophagitis or gastritis, causing pain, poor appetite and aspiration. Constipation Some children with severe …

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.