1. Does the child have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week? 2. Does the child pass large hard stools? 3. Does the child pass ‘rabbit droppings’ (type 1) 4. Have you noticed any soiling (very loose, very smelly stool passed without sensation) in recent days? 5. Does the child have poor appetite that improves with the passage of a large stool? 6. Does the child experience abdominal pain that comes and goes with the passage of stool? 7. Is there evidence of retentive posturing (ie. typically, straight-legged, tiptoed, back arching posture)? 8. Does the child strain when passing stools? 9. Does the child experience anal pain? 10. Has the child had any previous episodes of constipation or the present symptoms? 11. Have you noticed any cracks or tears in the anal region? 12. Does the child bleed when passing Did you know that there is a Bristol Stool Chart that classifies our poos? Type 4 is the ideal poo for a child, smooth and sausage like and easy to pass. Assessment as per ...