a randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial found that fourty-four children (out of a total of sixty-five) referred to a specialist centre with chronic idiopathic constipation responded to the exclusion of cow's milk.
in some young children, cow's milk intolerance may result in constipation by causing painful rectal or anal lesions.
chronic idiopathic constipation in young children is a common problem in general practice and a two-week trial of cow's milk exclusion may be a worthwhile management option.
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