Background and aim: Feeding and gastrointestinal difficulties are common in children with cerebral palsy and if not appropriately managed can result in under nutrition, poor growth and worsened general health. This study aimed to evaluate gastrointestinal disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Patients and methods This study was a retrospective observational study performed in Pediatric department in Edfo General Hospital enrolled 70 children their age ranged between 2 months and 15 years attending the Hospital with history of cerebral palsy in the period from December 2020 to June 2021. Results: There was significant correlation between types of CP and dysphagia and constipation; as Dysphagia and Constipation was more in Spastic quadriplegia and Spastic triplegia Conclusion: Regarding GIT problems related to CP; the main GIT compliant was Diarrhea, followed by abdominal pain, vomiting, drooling, constipation, Dysphagia, reflux and dysentery.
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