Constipation and Abdominal Pain: What To Do and When To Worry

Constipation and Abdominal Pain: What To Do and When To Worry https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101548 Constipation and Abdominal Pain: What to Do and When to Worry FACULTY: Anandini Suri, MD, is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics/Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology.     OVERVIEW: This episode explains how to distinguish functional constipation from organic causes in children, outlines the key red flags that require further workup or referral, and reviews evidence-based management including clean-outs, maintenance with polyethylene glycol, dietary guidance, and when imaging or tests are appropriate.   Host Holly Wayment and Dr. Anandini Suri also discuss practical advice, toilet-training guidance, how to ensure medication adherence, and nonpharmacologic strategies like breathing and exercise for functional abdominal pain.   OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers   DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS: Speaker: Anandini Suri, MD, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The Pediatrics Now Podcast Planning Committee members: Steven Seidner, MD, and Holly Wayment have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The University of Texas at San Antonio and Steven Seidner, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas at San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance. Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation. RELEASE DATE: 2/26/2026 EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2028