What happens when constipation is prolonged? how to avoid constipation and relieve it ?

Diet and water: You need to increase your intake of fiber, either by eating fiber rich foods, or taking a fiber laxative like Metamucil. In either case you should drink enough water daily so that your urine is more or less colorless. Consult this site for list of foods with fiber. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.

Constipation: Constipation can cause tear around anus , faeces getting impacted in gut forming pockets ( diverticulosis ) which can cause pain abdomen. These pockets can get infected and cause perforation and people can become very sick with these. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating lots of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables helps to prevent constipation. Constipation can be relieved by laxatives .