Constipation is common and long-lasting functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately one third of the global pediatric population. It comprises of diverse symptoms from delay or difficulty in defecation.  Approximately 95% of childhood constipation is functional in nature without any identifiable cause. The current standard treatment  for constipation includes education, disimpaction, laxative therapy, and behavioral modification.

Kewords: Constipation; Gastrointestinal Disorder; Disimpaction; Laxative Therapy.