The treatment of functional constipation significantly increased quality of life in children aged 4-17 years.

Background/aims: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effect of 6-week treatment on quality of life in 4-17-year-old children with functional constipation.

Materials And Methods: The children 4-17 years old diagnosed as functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria, between June and December 2018 were included in the study. KINDL scales were applied to patients and their parents before starting treatment for 6 weeks and after the end of the treatment.