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The article presents the records of a study of the effect of osteopathic treatment on gastrointestinal functions and quality of life in children with functional constipation. The study involved 40 patients, aged from 8 to 12, with signs of functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria, revision. The treatment duration was 8 weeks. Complaints were analysed, life quality and anxiety level were evaluated. It was found out that after osteopathic treatment the number of complaints decreased, quality of life indices improved, and the anxiety level decreased. |