Table 2 Baseline characteristics of infants with functional constipation by randomized group
Characteristics | SF (n = 18) | NF (n = 20) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of boys (%) | 11 (61) | 8(40) | 0.19 |
Age at intake (in months) | |||
median | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.80 |
min-max | 1.1–5.0 | 0.7–3.7 | |
Age of onset (in weeks) | |||
median | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.45 |
min-max | 0–20 | 0–6 | |
Defecation frequency | |||
N/week (mean ± SD) | 3.6 ± 1.8 | 3.5 ± 2.6 | 0.64 |
< 3 times/week | 39% | 50% | 0.49 |
Hard stool consistency | 72% | 50% | 0.16 |
Painful defecation | 89% | 75% | 0.27 |
Abdominal scybalus | 44% | 20% | 0.13 |
Rectal scybalus | 29% | 21% | 0.51 |
Meconium passage < 48 hours | 100% | 90% | 0.32 |
Positive family history | 61% | 58% | 0.84 |