Pharmacological treatment for children with constipation present and future (2025) Julia M. J. van der Zande

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This editorial reviews the diagnosis and standard treatment of functional constipation (FC) in children, including education, lifestyle advice, and pharmacological treatment with laxatives. It provides an overview of standard and novel therapies, highlighting existing research gaps and potential future directions for improving care, including discussions on bile acids, prosecretory agents, and serotonergic agents.