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Module Summary

Dr Simon Smale, consultant gastroenterologist, on impaction, laxatives and Hirschsprung’s

Learning Objectives

This module will update you on managing constipation, including:

  • Tips for diagnosis
  • Different types of laxatives
  • Red flags for Hirschsprung's disease
  • Using suppositories
Author

Dr Simon Smale is a consultant gastroenterologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Date module published

Sep 12, 2019

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Reviews

  • very good learning

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  • great course for revision of a common problem seen in Paediatrics in daily practice

  • good module

  • very good module