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khorshid
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07/06/07 - 06:41 AM             #1

A 7 month old presents with a history of constipation for 1 month. He has one hard stool every week. He has been well otherwise. His physical exam is NL. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his problem?
A)hypothyroidism
B)lead poisoning
C)functional constipation
D) Hirschprung's dis
E)hypocalcemia

sprint123
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07/06/07 - 08:07 AM             #2

Functional constipation!

Hypothyroid,Lead poisioning should have other features.

Hirschsprungs--->Age not suitable

It is hypercalcemia and Not hypocalcemia causing constipation..

Ans : C

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07/06/07 - 02:50 PM             #3

Cnod

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07/09/07 - 03:43 PM             #4

C is rightsmiling face

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07/10/07 - 11:19 PM             #5

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07/11/07 - 01:55 AM             #6

Yep functional is it, its the most comman in a normal child

other situations:

Down synd---> Hirschsprungs

IODM----> Small lazy colon








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