The frequency of bowel movements varies greatly from individual to individual, and also depends on age, so it is difficult to give a precise definition for the word ‘constipation’. Babies may have as many as four or more bowel movements each day, especially if they are breastfed. On the other hand, some may have a single movement daily, or even less often. Constipation is best considered as a reduction in a child’s usual frequency of passing stools, often associated with pain and difficulty in passing a bowel movement.
Sometimes the doctor will order an X-ray of the child’s abdomen to document the extent of the child’s constipation. If the doctor suspects that there may be neurological or other reasons for the constipation, he may order other special investigations, but this will be very uncommon.
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