Fluids and fiber: Drink lots of water (not caffeine or sugared drinks) and eat more fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains). Try a fiber supplement if needed. Get into the habit of sitting on the toilet for a while after eating, when the natural reflex allows you to relax and move your bowels. Avoid straining. If it persists, see your doctor.
Answered 1/13/2014
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Fiber and water: First, drink enough water, at least 64 oz/day. Decrease your caffeine and alcohol intake- they both pull fluid out of the GI tract and into the urinary system. Eat plenty of fiber in vegetables and fruits. Add in a fiber supplement, like metamucil, daily. If this doesn't work see your doctor- many medications cause constipation as a side effect.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Fruits/veggies: I too vote for fiber and water. Eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. I mean like 15 servings a day. If you try eating vegan for a week, i bet your constipation will be resolved.
Answered 5/10/2014
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