How to Easily Treat Constipation

Preventing constipation is the most effective way of treating constipation, however, if you are already constipated, you can treat the constipation naturally at home.

Sometimes constipation needs to be evaluated by your family doctor. Here are some remedies that you can try on your own to ease the pain of constipation.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Fruit
• Prunes
• Prune juice
• Warm liquids
• Stool softener/laxative

Instructions

1. 

   Drink 3-4 extra glasses of water a day, while constipated.(do not do this if your fluid intake is limited)

2. 

   Eat added fruits and vegetables in your diet while constipated. Also eating cereals and breads that are high in fiber will help in the treatment of constipation.

3. 

   Eat prunes or drink prune juice, warm the prune juice up a bit for best results. Try drinking the warm prune juice first thing in the morning.

4. 

   You can use a mild over the counter stool softener or laxative. Hence the word mild. You should not use any laxatives for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.

Tips & Warnings

• Constipation lasting two weeks needs to be reported to your doctor.

• If you discover blood in your stool, call your doctor.

Resources

• Preventing Constipation