Anger is an emotional reaction that impacts the body. A person experiencing anger will also experience physical conditions, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Parents often mistake this soiling as a sign of diarrhea. Other causes of constipation in children include: 1  a low-fiber diet. 2  certain medications or drugs, such as antacids, opiates and antidepressants. 3  diseases, such as Hirschsprung disease, diabetes and Down syndrome. 4  anatomic abnormalities, such as a birth defect.
Being sensitive to pain, children may avoid the toilet if they have minor splits or tears in the anus from straining or other irritations. Kids can also become constipated from consuming certain foods, such as dairy products. Older people, especially those who are more sedentary, tend to develop constipation more often. Medications that can cause constipation include narcotics, diuretics, iron supplements, antacids, and drugs for blood pressure, seizures, and depression.