What are the complications associated with constipation in children?

What are the complications associated with constipation in children?

Complications of constipation in children include:

• Fecal impaction (hard stool packs the intestine and rectum too tightly to push out)
• Anal fissures (small tears in the anus that cause bleeding, itching or pain)
• Rectal prolapse (the rectum sticks out of the anus)
• Encopresis (inability to control passage of stool, which leads to stool accidents)