How to treat constipation?

Constipation: Please send more information. E.G. What age group are you asking about and what other symptoms are present? How long has the condition lasted and what has been tried in the past?

Fluids and fiber: Increase fluids/water and increase your fiber intake. If this doesn't work, talk to your doctor about whether a more extensive bowel regiment is indicated.

Diet: Changes are first answer. Drink more water (1 oz for every 2 lbs body weight). Eat more p-fruits (peach pear plum prune papaya pineapple pumpkin peas pomegranate all make you poop. Stop dairy. More exercise if you are sedentary (walking can be helpful). If none of these help then see your doctor for a more detailed evaluation and other options.

Change your diet and: Fluids. Eat a high fiber diet between 20-25 grams per day, regular meal times and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free alcohol free fluids daily. If you exercise and should add 20 oz per 30 minutes of strenuous exercise. Some meds contribute to constipation so take the meds with full glass of fluid instead of a sip in addition to the above recommended fluids.

Fiber fluid excersis: Start with getting plenty of fiber, (25 gm/day, ) fluid (50 oz/day) and exercise if persist use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) depending on symptoms may need work up.