Is it possible to reduce constipation? How?
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Eat foods with lots of fiber.  Fruits, veggies, grains.... and drink lots of clear liquids (ie WATER)
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There is the natural way.  Eat fruit, and veggies, leaving on the peel. Then are products like Metamucil, Citricil.  Frosted Mini Wheats are a good source of fiber.
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Absolutely. If you're having "problems "and want to take a laxative, try eating prunes or figs daily and increase the ammount of water you drink every day. At least 8 cups a day is the minimum reccomendation.
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use an anti-stimulant laxative... it's due to hormones.. your dr. could probably prescribe the best ones for your situation.
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No.  If you are of normal health, it probably won't make too much of a difference what you take.  But, if you have certain stomach or digestive problems, it is important to get a fiber that does not contain psyllium, which can actually cause constipation in people who have IBS or other digetsive conditions.  Metamucil, Fibrogel, and other brand name fibers have this.  Benefiber is one of the better fiber supplements that does not contain psyllium and you can find it pretty much anywhere.  Walmart usually have a pretty good price on it, though it is more expensive than the usual stuff
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Hello -\n\nA diet with increased fiber and water intake is known to work for infrequent cases of constipation.  You could also try a laxative, though it may damage your digestive lining and lead to dependency later.\n\nIf you're facing chronic constipation, you may want to ask your doctor about processes like colonic irrigation.\n\nIf you have chronic constipation and would prefer to resolve the issue more privately, try a product called "Oxy-Powder."  You can find it on eBay or by googling it.  It works (allegedly) by delivering oxygen to the small intestine, which (allegedly) helps to ease and facilitate the digestive and eliminative processes.  It appears to be very well-reviewed.\n\nBest of luck to you --
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Yes, go buy a stool softener.  They come in gel caps.  It will soften the stool so you can empty your colon better.
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Engage in vigorous exercise. Active stepping and stooping motions can help bring on a movement.\n\nTry natural food/drink laxatives, such as prune juice or lots of oily peanuts. Use an over-the-counter laxative only as a last, final resort.
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Many things can cause low back pain including constipation.  How long have you had this pain?  How long have you been constipated?  For constipation there are many things you can do to improve and or assure that your bowels will work again.  Drinking plenty of water and exercise helps.  Eating enough fiber in your diet such as raw and cooked vegetables and fruits.  Eating whole grain or whole wheat breads and whole wheat crackers.  Try drinking a little apple juice before you go to bed.  If all of these fail to work for you, you then need to make a appointment to see your family doctor.  You may have a underlying physical problem that you are not aware of.\n\nGood luck to you and I hope you feel better real soon!
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Fiber, fiber, fiber! Either you get it in your diet or you use a supplement like Metamucil, FiberCon. Increase your water intake and exercise to get your bowels moving.
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When I am constipated what I do is the following: \n\n1) 20 mins before each meal make a cup up of warm water with fresh lemon juice\n2) have one apple as a mid morning snack and one pear as an arvo snack\n3) reduce carb intake and increase vegies and proteins\n4) late night have a green tea\n5) overall increase fluid intake but have water no coffee or tea unless green\n6) have a soup for lunch not processed\n7) eat more natural foods avoid boxed or packet items\n8) avoid sugary foods\n\nGood luck!
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Is it chronic?  Just a passing bout?\n\nDo the BRAT method... Bananas Rice Apples and Toast.  Eat only things of those types to help firm up your stools for the next 24-48 hours.  Take immodium or pepto or another diarrhea formula medicine.\n\nLong term, drink lots of water and add more fiber to your diet.\n\nGood luck
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Well besides drinking more and eating more fiber, you could try a strong cup of coffee.  That sometimes works.  Otherwise, go to the store and ask the pharmasict for ducosate sodium.  It will have different brand names.  It is an insoluable salt that goes into your intestines, but will not get absorbed into your body, but it will draw in water (water follows salt), so will soften your stools and usually cures constipation.  It will not affect the rest of your body or cause side effects, so it is gentle.  It does not cause cramping or anything, just makes things easier to get out.
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Laxitive go to the store and get a bottle of milk of maginsa or something like that. It is a mild laxitive take like 3 or 4 table spoons thats what i use and i am 131lbs so it should be good for you. If your diet is crazy it will be to hard on your digestive system and you will get constapated a mild laxitive is cheap and it will fix the problem. You will go trust me it may take a while though eat more fiber and drink more water keep in mind though if you change your diet to more fiber and still nothing then you  may have a more serious problem and you should make someone take you to the doctor ESPECIALLY IF LAXITIVE DOES NOT WORK I HOPE I HAVE HELPED YOU AND AS LONG AS YOU DO THIS YOU SHOULD BE FINE OR AND \nONE MORE THING I ONCE BOUGHT A WHOLE BAG OF BABY CARROTS THEY HAVE SOME FIBER I ATE THE WHOLE BAG BUT DOING THIS IT TURNED THE STUFF THAT CAME OUT CARROT ORANGE BECAUSE OF THE BETA CARTIEN ANYWAY\n\n\nThe following foods are good sources of fiber: \n\nWhole grains (bran has the highest fiber content); this includes breads and cereals, whole-grain pastas, and brown rice\n\nNuts and seeds\n\nLegumes (such as dried peas, beans, lentils)\n\nFruits\n\nVegetables\n\nA dietary supplement of fiber products such as Citrucel or Metamucil, which are mixed with water and provide about 4 to 6 grams of fiber in each 8-ounce glass\nWhy should I eat more fiber?\nFoods that are high in fiber can help in the treatment of constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Dietary fiber may also help lower your cholesterol, and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer.\n\n\nHow can I get more fiber in my diet?\nTry the following ideas to increase the fiber in your diet:\n\nEat at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber include:\n\nApples\nBerries\nFigs Oranges\nPears\nPrunes Broccoli\nBrussels sprouts\nCarrots Cauliflower\nGreen peas\nBeans \n\nReplace white bread with whole-grain breads and cereals. Eat brown rice instead of white rice. Eat more of the following foods:\n\nBran muffins\nBrown rice Oatmeal\nPopcorn Multiple-grain cereals, cooked or dry\n100% Whole-wheat bread \n\nEat bran cereal for breakfast. Check labels on the packages for the amounts of dietary fiber in each brand. Some cereals may have less fiber than you think.\n\nAdd 1/4 cup of wheat bran (miller's bran) to foods such as cooked cereal or applesauce or meat loaf.\n\nEat cooked beans each week\nStart slowly.\nWhen you first add fiber to your diet you may notice bloating, cramping or gas. But you can prevent this by making small changes in your diet over a period of time. Start with one of the changes listed above, then wait several days to a week before making another. If one change doesn't seem to work for you, try a different one.\n\nBe sure to drink more fluids when you increase the amount of fiber you eat. Liquids help your body digest fiber better. Try to drink 8 glasses of no- or low-calorie beverages, such as water, unsweetened tea or diet soda each day.
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First, quit trying to make your body fit a schedule.  That's artificial and will cause more problems in the long run - it may even make your suffering worse.  What you want is a good easy clean bowel movement.  If you get to that point, timing shouldn't be a problem.\n\nSo - add more fiber to your diet.  However, you don't have to do the nasty metamucil/bran sludge thing - the following will give you fiber:\n\nWhole grain breads (easy way to add more fiber if you eat white bread or that "whole wheat" bread that is slightly browner than white); brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat variations on pasta;  beans; dried fruit such as raisins or apples; veggies, especially the crunchy ones (don't need to be eaten crunchy, just to start crunchy);  ditto fruits, especially apples. However, probably the only fruit juice that will help is the OJ with extra pulp.  \n\nOrange peel is very good for fiber.  If you eat an orange, nibble on the peel when your finished.  If you eat toast, try marmalade.\n\nSo how does an oatmeal raisin cookie with some candied orange peel sound?\n\nOh, and drink lots of liquids, while you are at it.  The lower intestine can be too good at sucking out liquid.
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Don't use a laxative...they will usually give you cramps.  Try Metamucil.  The orange flavor is not so bad and usually works in about 1/2 hour or so.  Take it tomorrow too just to keep things moving.
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DO NOT EAT BANANAS!!!!\nBananas increase constipation. Eat fruits such as apples and pears, with the skin. Raspberries and flax seed are excellent sources of fiber. Any bran cereal. Raisin Bran is great. Try to drink 8 glasses or more of water a day.\nOh and Triscuit crackers- they are pure whole wheat. All fiber.