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Although it's uncommon, constipation can be caused by an underlying medical condition such as hypothyroidism, botulism, and certain food allergies and metabolic disorders. Rarely, constipation is caused by Hirschsprung's disease, a condition caused by a birth defect that prevents a baby's gut from functioning properly.
At Boston Childrenâs Hospital, we first determine the cause and then treat your child appropriately. 1  long-term constipation â Encopresis is usually due to chronic constipation, which can be easily overlooked in children. Thereâs often no clear cause of this constipation, although sometimes it does run in families.