This was a cross-sectional study comprised 200 children subjected to a simple arabic questionnaire to assess their socio-demographic data and constipation prevalence with paternal concern. Routien laboratory investigations showed that constipation was (60%) in females, (40%) in males, more common in urban (61%) than in rural areas (39%) and more common in low social class (57.5%) than in higher ones. Constipation was also common in children who preferred low dietary fibers (47%), not preferred to drink excess juice (73%), do not eat regular vegetables and fruits (70% and 68% respectively), with statistically significant differences (p