Constipation and Homoeopathic Cure

Abstract

Chronic constipation is a common problem in childhood with an estimated prevalence of 3% in the Western world. It is a debilitating condition characterized by infrequent painful defecation, faecal incontinence, and abdominal pain. It causes distress to the child and family and can result in severe emotional disturbances, and family discord. The aetiology of constipation is multi-factorial, and not well understood. Criteria for a definition of functional constipation vary widely and are mostly based on a variety of symptoms, including decreased frequency of bowel movements (BM), faecal incontinence and a change in consistency of stools.