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Encopresis, Constipation and Celiac Disease.
Encopresis, Constipation and Celiac Disease.
Victor Uko MD FAAP DCH (UK) MRCPCH (UK)
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Gundersen Health System
April 23rd , 2015
ObjectivesObjectives
• The learner should be able to identify thecauses of encopresis in children.
• The learner should be able to discuss thestrategies for treating encopresis inchildren.
• The learner should be able to define celiacdisease.
• The learner should be able to discuss theprevalence of celiac disease in thepopulation and amongst relatives
Constipation and Encopresis
Definition and Prevalence of Constipation
Definition and Prevalence of Constipation
• Defined as a delay or difficulty in defecationthat is present for 2 weeks or more andsufficient to cause significant distress to thepatient
• Relatively common condition
• 3% of general pediatric office visits in the US
• 25% of pediatric gastroenterology clinic visitsin the US
• 95% of cases are functional (no underlyingcause).
Definition and Classification Encopresis
Definition and Classification Encopresis
• Passage of stool in the underpants typically ina child that has already been toilet trained(>4yrs)
• May be voluntary (most often behavioral) orinvoluntary
• Introduced as a term in 1926 by Weissenberg
• 2 broad classifications:
- Functional Encopresis (90% of cases)
- Organic Encopresis - due to a defined disease process. (Anatomical, neurologic, metabolic)
Prevalence of EncopresisPrevalence of Encopresis
• Affects 3% of 4 year olds and 1.6% of 10year olds
• Most commonly affects 5-10 year olds
• Median age based on two large studies was7-9 years
• Rarely affects adolescents
• Affects more boys than girls (M:F = 3-6:1)
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Physiology of Normal DefecationPhysiology of Normal Defecation
Stool enters the rectum
Internal anal sphincter relaxes
Stool enters the anal canal
External anal sphincter (under voluntary control)
Causes of EncopresisCauses of Encopresis
• Functional Encopresis
- Occurs in 90% of cases
- No identifiable disease process
• Organic
- Uncommon reason for encopresis
- There is often a clearly recognized underlying condition
- The causes may be anatomical, neurologic, or metabolic
Functional EncopresisFunctional Encopresis
• Seen in 90% of all cases of chronicencopresis
• Most children with this withhold stool andthis leads to chronic stretching of the rectalwalls
• May be triggered by an event:
- Passage of painful stool
- Unsubstantiated fears
- Difficulties with toilet training
- Issues with the use of public toilets (e.g. school)
Functional EncopresisFunctional Encopresis
• 1/3rd of parents studied believed that theirchild had an organic or emotional problem
• Other common perceptions: child is careless,attention-seeking, stubborn and lazy
• Increased risk for enuresis (soiling with urine)in up to 40% of affected patients
• Increased risk for urinary tract infectionsespecially in girls
Organic EncopresisOrganic Encopresis
• 5-10% of all cases of chronic encopresis
• Anatomic
- Imperforate anus, ectopic anus or anal stenosis
- Prior bowel surgery
• Neurologic
- Hirschprung's disease, Spinal cord damage
• Metabolic
- Hypothyroidism
Evaluation of Patients with Encopresis
Evaluation of Patients with Encopresis
• Good clinical history and physical examination• Plain abdominal radiograph
- Determine the degree of stool impaction in the colon
• Anorectal manometry- Screen for Hirschprung’s disease and voiding
abnormalities like dyssynergic defecation• Rectal mucosal biopsy
- Confirm Hirschprung’s disease or anal achalasia
• Blood tests to evaluate for anemia, underlyingthyroid abnormalities and celiac disease
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Plain Abdominal X rayPlain Abdominal X ray Anorectal ManometryAnorectal Manometry
Treatment of EncopresisTreatment of Encopresis• Fecal disimpaction
- Oral laxatives (stimulants and osmotic laxatives)
- Enemas• Maintenance Therapy
- Daily laxatives- High fiber diet (age in years + 5 = daily
requirement)• Behavioral modification
- Avoid withholding stool- Scheduled bowel habits: Sit on the toilet for
10 minutes or 1 minute per year of life after meals (2-3 times a day).
Prognosis of EncopresisPrognosis of Encopresis
• Prolonged and consistent treatment is oftenrequired
• Frequent relapses occur
• 10 year follow up study of patients withfunctional constipation revealed:
- 46% remained constipated
- 25% continued to have encopresis
- 56% still had recurrent abdominal pain
Summary of EncopresisSummary of Encopresis• Functional constipation is the most common
cause for encopresis• More common in boys than girls• Often initiated by a precipitating event such as
painful stools• Enuresis (soiling with urine) and Urinary tract
infections (UTI) are frequent associations• Children and families often feel isolated and
ostracized• Treatment involves: laxatives, behavioral
modification and counseling when deemedappropriate
• Treatment is a long term process with frequentrelapses
Celiac Disease
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Definition of Celiac DiseaseDefinition of Celiac Disease
• An immune mediated enteropathy (disorderof the intestine).
• There is a permanent sensitivity to gluten
• Affects genetically susceptible individuals
• Patients may be fall into one of the followinggroups:
• Symptomatic
- Gastrointestinal
- Non gastrointestinal
• Asymptomatic
Epidemiology of Celiac DiseaseEpidemiology of Celiac Disease• Females more affected than males• Affects ~1% in North America and Europe• Affects other ethnic populations including:• Middle East
- Iran: prevalence amongst 2,000 blood donors was 1:166
• North Africa- Saharawis (1 in 18 children affected)
• Asia- common cause of chronic diarrhea in
children and adults in India• South America
PathogenesisPathogenesis
Pathogenesis of Celiac DiseasePathogenesis of Celiac Disease
• Genetic
• Environmental
• Dietary
- Gluten (present in wheat, rye and barley)
- α- gliadin (main toxic component of Gluten)
• Immune responses
- Humoral
- T cell
- Mucosal
Pathogenesis of Celiac DiseasePathogenesis of Celiac Disease
Clinical PresentationClinical Presentation
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Clinical Presentation of Celiac Disease
Clinical Presentation of Celiac Disease
• Gastrointestinal (“classical”)
• Non-gastrointestinal (“atypical”)
• Asymptomatic
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Celiac Disease
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Celiac Disease
• Most common age of presentation: 6-24months
- Chronic or recurrent diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and distension
- Anorexia
- Failure to thrive or weight loss
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Irritability
Malnourished patients with Celiac DiseaseMalnourished patients with Celiac Disease
Image courtesy of CDHNF/NASPGHAN
Non Gastrointestinal Manifestations
Non Gastrointestinal Manifestations
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis
• Dental enamel hypoplasiaof permanent teeth
• Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
• Short Stature
• Delayed Puberty/Menarche
• Iron-deficient anemia resistant to oral Fe
• Hepatitis
• Arthritis
• Epilepsy with occipital calcifications
Most common age of presentation: older child to adult
Dermatitis Herpetiformis in Celiac DiseaseDermatitis Herpetiformis in Celiac Disease
• Erythematous macule >urticarial papule >tense vesicles
• Severe pruritus
• Symmetric distribution
• 90% no GI symptoms
• 75% villous atrophy
• Gluten sensitive
Image courtesy of CDHNF/NASPGHAN
Dental Enamel Defects in Celiac DiseaseDental Enamel Defects in Celiac Disease
Image courtesy of CDHNF/NASPGHAN
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Osteoporosis in Celiac DiseaseOsteoporosis in Celiac Disease
Low bone mineral density improves in children on a gluten-free diet
Image courtesy of CDHNF/NASPGHAN
Short Stature and Delayed Puberty in Celiac DiseaseShort Stature and Delayed Puberty in Celiac Disease
• Short stature occurs in children and teens
- ~10% of short children and teens have evidence of celiac disease
• Delayed menarche
- High prevalence in teens with untreated Celiac Disease
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Celiac DiseaseIron Deficiency Anemia in Celiac Disease
• The most common non-gastrointestinal findingin some adult studies of patients with celiacdisease
• Most patients would not respond to oral ironalone without treating the celiac disease.
• 5-8% of adults with unexplained iron deficiencyanemia have celiac disease
• In children with newly diagnosed CeliacDisease:
- Anemia is common
- Little evidence that celiac disease is common in children presenting with anemia
• Silent: Patient has no or minimal symptoms,“damaged” mucosa and positive serology
• Identified by screening asymptomaticindividuals from groups at risk such:
• First degree relatives
• Down syndrome patients
• Type 1 diabetes patients, etc.
Silent Latent
Asymptomatic Celiac Disease
• Latent: Patient has no symptoms, normal smallintestinal mucosa
• Patients may have positive serology (blood tests)
• Identified by following in time asymptomaticindividuals previously identified at screening fromgroups at risk
• These individuals, given the “right” circumstances,will develop at some point in time mucosalchanges (± symptoms)
Silent Latent
Asymptomatic Celiac Disease Disorders Associated with Celiac Disease
Disorders Associated with Celiac Disease
• The prevalence of Celiac Disease is higherin patients who have the following:
• Certain genetic disorders or syndromes
- Downs (4-19%)
- Turners (4-8%)
• Other autoimmune conditions
- Type I Diabetes (3.5 - 10%)
- Auto immune thyroiditis (4-8%)
• 1st degree relatives (~5%)
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DiagnosisDiagnosis
DiagnosisDiagnosis
• Diagnosis of Celiac Diseaserequires:
- Characteristic small intestinal histology in a symptomatic child
- Complete symptom resolution on gluten-free diet
• Serological (blood tests) maysupport diagnosis
Serological TestsSerological Tests
• Antigliadin antibodies (AGA)
• Antiendomysial antibodies (EMA)
• Anti tissue transglutaminase antibodies (TTG)
Serological Test ComparisonSerological Test Comparison
Sensitivity % Specificity %
AGA-IgG 69 – 85 73 – 90
AGA-IgA 75 – 90 82 – 95
EMA (IgA) 85 – 98 97 – 100
*TTG (IgA) 90 – 98 94 – 97
Endoscopic FindingsEndoscopic Findings
NodularityScallopingNormal Appearing
Histology in Celiac Disease Histology in Celiac Disease
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TreatmentTreatment
Treatment of Celiac DiseaseTreatment of Celiac Disease• Only treatment for celiac
disease is a gluten-free diet(GFD)
• Advisable to see a dietitianknowledgeable in CeliacDisease
- Strict, lifelong diet
- Avoid:
• Wheat
• Rye
• Barley
Gluten-Containing Grains to AvoidGluten-Containing Grains to Avoid
Wheat Bulgar Filler
Wheat Bran Couscous Graham flour
Wheat Starch Durum Kamut
Wheat Germ Einkorn Matzo
Flour/Meal Barley Emmer
Semolina Barley Malt/Extract Faro
Spelt Rye Triticale
Sources of GlutenSources of Gluten
• OBVIOUS SOURCES
- Bread
- Bagels
- Cakes
- Cereal
- Cookies
- Pasta / noodles
- Pastries / pies
- Rolls
Sources of GlutenSources of Gluten
• POTENTIAL SOURCES– Candy– Communion wafers– Cured Pork Products– Drink mixes– Gravy– Imitation meat / seafood– Sauce– Self-basting turkeys– Soy sauce
Ingredients to Question(may contain gluten)
Ingredients to Question(may contain gluten)
• Seasonings and spiceblends or mixes
• Modified food starch
• Malt/ malt extract/ flavoring
• Modified hop extract andyeast-malt sprout extract
• Dextrin
• Caramel color
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• Amaranth
• Arrowroot
• Buckwheat
• Corn
• Flax
• Millet
• Montina
• Oats*
• Potato
• Quinoa
• Rice
• Sorghum
• Tapioca
• Teff
• Flours made from nuts,beans and seeds
Gluten-Free Grains and StarchesGluten-Free Grains and Starches
*for possible cross-contamination with gluten containing grains
Other Potential Sources of Gluten Contamination
Other Potential Sources of Gluten Contamination
• Lipstick/Gloss/Balms
• Mouthwash/Toothpaste
• Play Dough
• Stamp and Envelope Glues
• Vitamin, Herbal, and
Mineral preparations
• Prescription or OTC Medications
ComplicationsComplications
Some Complications of Celiac Disease
Some Complications of Celiac Disease
• Short stature
• Nutritional Deficiencies
• Osteoporosis and bone fractures
• Infertility
• Gluten ataxia and other neurologicaldisturbances
• Intestinal lymphoma
Celiac Disease Complicated by Enteropathy-Associated T-cell Lymphoma
(EATL)
Celiac Disease Complicated by Enteropathy-Associated T-cell Lymphoma
(EATL)
By permission of G. Holmes, Derby (UK)
CT Scan Showing Occipital Calcifications in Celiac Disease
CT Scan Showing Occipital Calcifications in Celiac Disease
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Non Celiac Gluten SensitivityNon Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
• Presence of clinical symptoms that overlapwith celiac disease and wheat allergy
• Negative immune allergen test to wheat
• Negative celiac disease serology and normalduodenal histology
• Resolution of symptoms on gluten free diet(double blind)
Summary of Celiac DiseaseSummary of Celiac Disease• Celiac disease is an immune disorder that
occurs in genetically predisposed individuals• Patients have a permanent and life long
sensitivity to gluten• Symptoms may be gastrointestinal or non
gastrointestinal or asymptomatic (silent)• Diagnosis is made by a combination of
endoscopy, serology and resolution ofsymptoms on gluten free diet
• Major complications occur if untreated• 1st degree relatives and other high risk groups
should be screened for the disease• Treatment is a strict gluten free diet
Thank youThank you
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