Question 1

what should i take for constipation?

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Difficult to pass: The treatment depends on its severity.  If you have mild symptoms, you will benefit from increasing fiber in your diet - fruits, veggies, and high fiber cereals.  Also, drinking more water will help.  If you have more severe symptoms, you can add a fiber supplement like benefiber.  If you are still having difficulty, i would recommend speaking to your doctor before using a laxative or suppository.

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

when should i take pills for constipation?

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: Constipation generally responds to conservative treatment including drinking adequate water, eating a lot of fruit &amp; vegetables &amp; getting adequate exercise. However if this continues for 2 weeks, there's blood in your stools, pain, no response to conservative measures, unusual weight loss or other illnesses you should be examined by a physician who will consider further treatment.

Question 4

which medication should i take for my constipation?

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4 Ms: Metamucil, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) mineral oil, magnesium....If approved by your doctor.
Exercise helps too.

Question 5

how much gavilyte-g should i take for constipation?

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Same answer as...: ...your Miralax question. Lavage effectiveness is largely dose-dependent with PEG solutions. Although a generally safe drug class in small doses, you should only use high doses when recommended by your physician who knows you and can supervise your response.

Question 6

whats can i take for constipation that's more natural ?

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Start simple, but...: Docusate (per pdr) helps moisten & soften hard, dry stools. It is not a true laxative, but facilitates natural defecation, usually within 12 to 72 hours. This is safe & available for anyone over 2, & assumes normal GI anatomy without inflammation, stenosis, extrinsic or instrinsic obstruction. Change in bowels is a "red flag", like weight loss or blood in stool, that needs evaluation if persistent.

Question 7

is there an easy and fast way to take care of constipation?

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Diet changes: Try to increase your water and fiber intake on a daily basis.  You can do that by eating cereal with fiber, and many more fruits and vegetables.  Try to avoid things that are dehydrating, like soda and alcohol.  If all else fails, add a mild stool softener daily, like metamucil, fibercon, or even prunes!

Question 8

what the best thing you can you take if you have constipation?

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Fluids: Drinking 80-100 ounces of non caffeinated non alcoholic fluid daily will correct most chronic constipation issues in 2-3 weeks, but you have to continue the regimen from that point on.

Question 9

can there be anything i can take everyday for constipation daily?

Accepted Answer

Water/fiber: Most patients with chronic constipation do not have enough fiber or water in their diet so that should be the starting point.  If you are taking extra fiber and water already then adding an over the counter stool softener can be helpful.  Polyethylene glycol 3350 is an over the counter powder than can also help keep stool soft.  If these measures do not work talk to your doctor.

Question 10

what are some of the best things to take for regular constipation?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: High fiber foods can help with constipation. No medications required.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/22-high-fiber-foods

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