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| h English (en) | [[File:Constipation(lots).png|thumb|Stool burden that may be consistent with constipation on [[Special:MyLanguage/KUB|KUB]]. '''Use of a KUB to diagnose constipation in pediatric patients is generally NOT indicated,''' as other serious pathology may also result in the imaging findings.]] ;Use of a KUB to diagnose constipation in pediatric patients is generally NOT indicated, as [[Special:MyLanguage/acute appendicitis|acute appendicitis]] and other serious pathology may also result in increased stool burden. If the abdominal exam is concerning, proceed to ultrasound/CT. *''In many cases, may require no workup and diagnosis can be made clinically'' *Consider digital rectal exam **Although generally not necessary, this may be done to assess for organic causes or to assess for disimpaction success *Consider abdominal labs **CBC **Chemistry ([[Special:MyLanguage/hypokalemia|hypokalemia]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/hypercalcemia|hypercalcemia]]) **LFTs + lipase **Coagulation studies (PT, PTT, INR), as a marker of liver function *Consider [[Special:MyLanguage/TSH|TSH]] if concern for [[Special:MyLanguage/hypothyroid|hypothyroid]] related [[Special:MyLanguage/constipation|constipation]] *Consider diagnostic imaging **'''Constipation should not cause abdominal tenderness on exam''' **Ultrasound if concern for [[Special:MyLanguage/intussception|intussception]], biliary pathology, and/or beginning of [[Special:MyLanguage/appendicitis|appendicitis]] workup **CT abdomen/pelvis with IV contrast if concern for surgical abdomen ***CT may show stool burden in colon/rectum |