Question 1

is yogurt good for constipation?

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Only if it has live: Cultures. Buttermilk, kefir, greek or high probiotic yogurts can ^ growth of healthy gut bacteria and help to keep bowels regular.

Question 2

what is good to take for constipation?

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Constipation.: Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active if possible.  There are a number of over the counter laxatives that can be taken orally to help pass retained fecal matter.

Question 3

what is a good method to relief constipation.?

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Plenty of fruits: Vegetables, high in fiber, plenty of fluids , good bowel habits, at least  three times a day and stool softeners or laxatives if necessary.Also need to check if you have hypothyroidism , as this causes constipation too. Of course, see your doctor to rule out other causes.

Question 4

what foods or drinks are good for constipation?

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Constipation: The best way to combat constipation 'naturally' is to increase your fluid intake and fiber consumption. For most people, if you do this long-term, you will no longer have constipation issues.

Question 5

what's a good way to cure constipation instantly?

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Depends on cause: If simple.......Dulcolax/ glycerine suppositary/ fleet's enema will do.

Question 6

what's a good way to cure constipation naturally?

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Lots of options: Fish oil, mineral oil, magnesium (if ok with your doctor), chia seeds, flax meal, psyllium

all of these are helpful.. Experiment.

Question 7

please tell me what is good to eat for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Diet and fluids: A good high fiber diet and plenty of non caffeinated, non alcoholic fluids should do the trick...Nothing more  nothing less.
80-100 ounces of fluids per day at a minimum.

Question 8

could you tell me what are good remedies for constipation?

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Prunes: Remember what our grandmothers taught us? Prunes or prune juice work purrfect.

Question 9

can you tell me any good home remedies to relief constipation ?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active with regular exercise.  There are a number of over the counter laxatives that can be taken orally to help pass retained fecal matter.  Prune juice is a great home remedy.

Question 10

what is good for constipation.  try all kinds of things.  nothing works.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed...: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

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