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)