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Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics: mean (range)

From: Is Bifidobacterium breveeffective in the treatment of childhood constipation? Results from a pilot study

Age in years

7.4 (4-13)

Boys, n (%)

15 (75%)

Mean stool frequency per week

0.9 (0-2)

Stool consistency score

2.6 (2-4)

Faecal incontinence episodes per week

9 (0-35)

Pain during defecation

71% (12/17)

Abdominal pain episodes per week

4.2 (0-7)