What is the correct treatment for constipation?!
Question: What is the correct treatment for constipation?
Answers: What is the correct treatment for constipation?
Treatment
Changes in your lifestyle may be the safest way to manage constipation. To help ease symptoms, try using a fiber supplement, such as oat bran, Metamucil, Konsyl or Citrucel. These natural supplements help make stools softer and are safe to use every day. Be sure to drink plenty of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, fiber supplements can actually make your constipation worse. And add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
Your doctor may recommend a stool softener, such as mineral oil or docusate (Colace, Surfak), to soften fecal matter so that it passes through your intestines more easily. But don't rely on stool softeners on a regular basis because they can cause other problems.
Your doctor may also suggest that you take milk of magnesia, which acts as a mild laxative. Mineral oil may interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and can cause a serious form of pneumonia if it's accidentally inhaled (aspirated) into your lungs, so don't take mineral oil just before you lie down.
Other approaches
If pelvic floor dysfunction is the cause of your constipation, your doctor may suggest biofeedback as a treatment. This technique may help you learn to better coordinate the muscles you use to defecate.
In general it's a good idea to check with your doctor before using any laxatives other than fiber supplements. Try eating lots of high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It's a good idea to check the content of prepared foods because not all foods claiming to be high in fiber actually are. Drink plenty of fluids and get as much exercise as you can. Swimming and walking are good choices.
go to your doctor and find out if its because of your diet or if its a health problem
laxatives can do wonders
It depends on how constipated you are. Usually the safest bet is to include more fiber in your diet--there are fiber powders that you can put into your drinks or some cereals like Kashi GoLean Crunch and All Bran Yogurt Bites (which I LOVE) that will help. Yogurts like Activia will help, as well (they're not just for girls). After a few days, you should be on a "regular" schedule again.
If it's a more serious problem, a laxative or enema may be the best choice. You should call your doctor.
Well, there was a constipated mathematician who worked it out with a pencil. SORRY - couldn't resist.
Seriously, you should see your doctor for the best advice.
Good ole classic mineral oil 0a teaspoon at a time. It's lube you up! Or, depending on your typical diet, eating lots of fibrous food like fruit, could help (if you're not accustomed to it). If you eat some before bed, it might help you the next morning ALONG WITH coffee! (the stronger the better!)
fiber is best to try first
fiber one cereal,apples ,fruit and veggies
if this doesnt work then you may have to go for a over the counter pill
drink plenty of water
You need to take Flaxseed oil pills. You can find them in vitamin section..Also you can also take multi-enzymes pills, also found in the viatim section. These pills help with digestion of foods and helps with keeping you regular.
For constipation that's occasional, a laxative or stool softener is fine. If it's chronic, see your doctor to find out why it recurs. To prevent constipation, adjust your diet to eliminate as many refined and fast foods as possible, include dietray fiber daily, increase water intake to 2-3 liters throughout the day and make sure you get regular exercise/activity.