Author/Authors :
Ataee, Pedram Liver and Digestive Research Center - Research Institute for Health Development - Department of Pediatric - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Taleshi, Bahare Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Eskandarifar, Alireza Pediatric Department - Faculty of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Nuri, Bijan Social Determinants of Health Research Center - Research Institute for Health Development - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Naghshizadian, Rama Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Malekian Taghi, Armen Pediatric Department - Faculty of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj , Eftekhari, Kambiz Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Background: Constipation and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) are common problems in children. The gastrointestinal tract and
the urinary system are related together anatomically and functionally. Constipation is one of the possible causes of UTI and its
recurrence.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the duration of constipation and the frequency of
upper and lower UTI in children in Sanandaj.
Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed on children with chronic constipation aged less than 12 years, referring to
the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic of Besat Hospital in Sanandaj in 2018-2019. Urine analysis and culture were performed for all
the patients. Data were recorded in separate questionnaires.
Results: There were 220 children in this study. Most cases of constipation and UTI belonged to the group of 3-6 years. Constipation
was more common in boys and UTI in girls. Lower UTI was more common than upper UTI. Besides, 45% of the patients had constipation
for less than a year. There was no significant relationship between the duration of constipation and the prevalence and type
of UTI (upper or lower) (P = 0.405, P = 0.911).
Conclusions: Urinary tract infection was common in children with chronic constipation. There was no relationship between the
duration of constipation and the frequency and type of UTI.
