Story by: Joe Hall on October 15, 2018
An estimated one in three children suffers from constipation at some point. In fact, constipation in kids is the cause of thousands of pediatrician visits every year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Constipation is even more common in children with neurogenic bowel dysfunction, a condition in which the nerves that control bowel function do not work properly.
Constipation can be treated in many ways ranging from managing fluid and diet to using medications. Still, for thousands of people, these treatments aren’t always effective and surgery may be required.
Fortunately, there’s a new option once other methods have been tried and before considering surgery. Peristeen is an anal irrigation system, and Norton Children’s Urology is the only location in Kentucky to offer it to pediatric patients.
As a parent, you want skill, respect and sensitivity from the staff caring for your child’s urological needs. You’ll find it at Norton Children’s Urology.
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Children with chronic constipation from neurogenic bowel, resulting in soiling or poor bowel control, have had limited treatment options until now.
Peristeen uses a catheter with an inflatable balloon and manual control unit with pump, leg straps and a bag to hold water. It uses a constant-flow pump that does not rely on gravity, so the user does not need to hang the bag up for the water to flow. The system can be used while sitting on a toilet or shower chair.
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