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How can one avoid constipation?

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Diet: Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy high fiber foods, fruits and vegetables. Add fiber supplements like metamucil. Avoid or reduce foods like rice, noodles, white bread, potatoes or junk foods.

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Diet: Drink pplenty of water and fluid, at least one ounce per pound of body weight. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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. Avoid junk carbohydrates & use dairy with moderation. Stay physically active - aerobic exercise at least five days per week is ideal.

Answered 10/26/2014

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