Constipation is described as “the subjective complaint of passage of abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry, hardened faeces often accompanied by straining and/or pain”
(1). Two types of constipation have been described: organic and functional
(2). Organic constipation refers to constipation due to an underlying medical condition
(2). Hence, interventions for functional constipation are addressed in this toolkit.
Appropriate DiagnosisIt is important to ascertain if the child has