what causes constipation and how can i treat this?

Question

Why does constipation cause urination and how can I treat it?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Fluids and fiber: The best way to prevent constipation is by including plenty of water, fruits, and high fiber foods in your infants diet. If your baby is constipated, try giving prunes, prune juice or pear juice. You can also call your doctor, he/she may recommend other over-the-counter stool softeners.

Answer 3

Fluids and fiber: Increase water and fluid content in diet. Encourage more fruits, vegetables, and roughage (fiber).

Answer 4

Most of the time...: ...High-fiber foods and plenty of water. Trouble is, most fiber tastes bad or has a bad texture. There are artificial fiber preparations that are tasteless, and can be added to any drink without making it unpalatable, but bran and bananas are still my favorites.

Answer 5

Water, fiber, meds: There are many levels of treatment for constipation and the initial treatment can depend on the age of your child. Many times increasing both water and fiber intake will be recommended. Getting on a regular toileting regimen is also helpful. Prune and pear juice may help. If all of these treatments are not working talk to your doctor about medicines like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) which can help soften the stool.

Answer 6

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): I recommend drinking lots of water and using miralax, (polyethylene glycol) this type of fiber works with your body and doesn't necessarily force you to use the bathroom but lets you decide when you want to go. Each person has different reactions to fiber and some can cause bloating to some while others to have the same symptoms, so it is important to try a few to see which one works best for you.

Answer 7

constipation: In a young male is most often caused by inadequate fluid intake or the wrong fluids and lack of fiber. Both are necessary. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) has no fiber and i reserve for the elderly sedentary patients. Drink 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily, 20 oz additional per 30 minutes of strenuous activity. Eat a good hi fiber diet and don't waste your money on fiber supplements.

Answer 8

No other disease?: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber+water, Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate and prescribe helpful meds too. Exercise also helps.

Answer 9

Water fruits vegs: Your best treatment is to drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Can also supplement with dietary fiber like Metamucil. If still having issues, can consider polyethylene glycol found in MiraLAX if needed. Hope this is helpful. Best of luck with this. Dr. R

Answer 10

Constipation Rx: usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes: increase fiber intake, drink A LOT of water, exercise nearly daily, defecate when you feel urge. Laxatives are next step: fiber supplements (psyllium, methyl cellulose) are safest. Lubricants/mineral oil may help, or stool softeners. Osmotic laxatives help fluids move through colon: milk of magnesia, MiraLax (polyethylene glycol). Then, prescriptions: see your Doctor.

Answer 11

Laxatives: Drink plenty of fluids, mild laxative-preferably fiber laxatives will help.

Answer 12

PEG: I have found daily polyethylene glycol (peg) to be an effective treatment for chronic constipation in my patients. It is sold in the us as a branded or generic over the counter powder. Acute constipation may require suppository, enema or other stronger oral treatment. Adding fiber and fluids to the diet can also be helpful and may be all that is necessary long term.

Answer 13

Go for the cure!: Colonics ; purges are popular but should be avoided ; can not be recommended (see earlier healthtap answers). Use of irritant laxatives are safe for the short-term only. Fiber supplements, stool softeners, ; lavage agents like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) are safe. Rx drugs are available based on work-up of your cause of constipation. However, patients define "constipation" differently than doctors--what's your issue?

Answer 14

Change in bowel?: How do you define "constipation?" A medical definition is bowel infrequency (less than one bowel movement every 3-4 days).There are many excellent answers on Healthtap that will assist you in improving your ease of defecation while reducing your sense of bloating & gassiness. Why do think it's SIBO anyway?

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