Please share an interesting fact about dealing with constipation.

Ignore: Muralax can be taken up to 4 times a day if severe (and you checked it out with your doctor first).

Ignore: The most common cause for constipation is not drinking enough water: 2qts daily minimum.

Ignore: Constipation can be caused by a mechanical obstruction, such as a colon mass.

Ignore: Make sure you sit on the toilet 20 min after a meal for five min ....(use your gastro colic reflux).

Ignore: A sedentary lifestyle worsens constipation so get moving!

Ignore: If you suffer from chronic constipation, have your thyroid checked.

Ignore: Plenty of water, plenty of fruits and veggies and other sources of fiber.

Ignore: Increase water intake as well as fiber in your diet to reduce risk of constipation.

Ignore: Drink enough water, increase activity and eat high fiber diet.

Ignore: Drink plenty of fluids with each meal. get your thyroid checked.

Ignore: Drinking plenty of fluids and high fibre diet will ensure you to be free from constipation.

Ignore: Increasing dietary fiber is good for more than treating constipation. Fiber also lowers dietary fat.

Ignore: Caffeinated beverages can cause dehydration and make constipation worse. Water is best beverage.

Ignore: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a safe laxative. The dose is "enough". Diet can help-see "The Gut Solution" website.

Consider: Consider supplementation with magnesium. As your doctor for supplement recommendations.

What's: What's your prune number? Increase prunes eaten daily by one prune until you have normal movements.

Ignore: Taking fiber supplements without sufficient water can worsen constipation due to its bulking effect.

Ignore: Constipation is very common but if this doesn't resolve within a week or so, consult your doctor.

Ignore: Pain from constipation can sometimes be as severe as pancreatitis or appendicitis. Get it checked.

Opioid: Opioid medication can lead to severe constipation and should seek treatment of this side effect.

Ignore: Mobility, plenty of water with consumption of atleast 35 Gms fiber for men and 25 Gms for woman.