University Hospital School University Hospital School Developing abilities for more than 50 years. When a person has hard or very infrequent bowel movements, the condition is called constipation .
Constipation is a common problem for children and adults with disabilities.
A variety of factors, including feeding problems and some medicines, can cause constipation. Constipation can cause stomach pain, decreased hunger, and fussiness. Bowel movements can become painful. Pushing to pass a hard stool can cause hemorrhoids and bleeding around the rectum. Pushing can also force bowel tissue out through the rectum.