How do you treat constipation?

Answer 1

In people without medical problems, the main intervention is to increase the intake of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit and whole meal bread, and by adding linseeds to one's diet. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent upon their use. Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation. Laxatives may be necessary in people in whom dietary intervention is not effective or is inappropriate. Stimulant laxatives (e.g. senna) are generally avoided, as they may worsen crampy sensations commonly experienced in constipation. In various conditions (such as the use of codeine or morphine), combinations of hydrating (e.g. lactulose or glycols), bulk-forming (e.g. psyllium) and stimulant agents may be necessary. Many of the products are widely available over-the-counter. Enemas and clysters are a remedy occasionally used for hospitalized patients in whom the constipation has proven to be severe, dangerous in other ways, or resistant to laxatives. Sorbitol, glycerin and arachis oil suppositories can be used. Severe cases may require phosphate solutions introduced as enemas. Constipation that resists all the above measures requires physical intervention. Manual disimpaction (the physical removal of impacted stool) is done by patients who have lost control of their bowels secondary to spinal injuries. Manual disimpaction is also used by physicians and nurses to relieve rectal impactions. Finally, manual disimpaction can occasionally be done under sedation or a general anesthetic-this avoids pain and loosens the anal sphincter. In alternative and traditional medicine, colonic irrigation, enemas, exercise, diet and herbs are used to treat constipation. Constipation is usually easier to prevent than to treat. The relief of constipation with osmotic agents, i.e. lactulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG), or magnesium salts, should immediately be followed with prevention using increased fiber (fruits and vegetables) and a nightly decreasing dose of osmotic laxative. With continuing narcotic use, for instance, nightly doses of osmotic agents can be given indefinitely (without harm) to cause a daily bowel movement. Recent controlled studies have questioned the role of physical exercise in the prevention and management of chronic constipation, while exercise is often recommended by published materials on the subject. [1]

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constipation

Go see a doctor. You are probably constipated so drink some water.
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Answer 2

I was searching on the web today for an answer to that question. Frustrated that I didn't find anything (especially since I needed immediate relief, as I was in considerable discomfort), I simply decided to drink some apple juice and hope that it would help.

I drank roughly 20 oz. of apple juice. It is now an hour and a half later and my stool is coming out almost like water. It is not diarrhea, but rather a painless, liquid stool. I recommend the apple juice to anyone, as it seems to have worked out great. I would also recommend that if you do so, you drink plenty of water during or after relieving your bowels.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Make sure you have a balanced diet by eating fruit, vegetables, n fibre. These will help make your poo more easy to pass through may take a few hours or a couple of days. If that does not work i would recommend you see a doctor.

Answer 4

-- DON'T PUSH! -- Drink plenty of water to soften stool. -- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, fiber and liquids to soften stool. -- If all else fails you could take a laxative.

Answer 5

Eating an apple a day usually helps. Otherwise, add more water and 30 minutes of walking to your daily activities. Finally, take the time to "go" when you need to.