What are ways to treat constipation in adults?!
Question: water is best. all this dried fruit will work but may get cramps and bloat. water is best.
Answers: water is best. all this dried fruit will work but may get cramps and bloat. water is best.
Dried prunes, or even any other dried fruit.
Eat plenty of FIBER, and
drink a lot of Water ( 8 glasses )
beans, greens & fruit
Prunes, dates, apricots. If that doesn't work, you can try a stool softener like Colace. You can take a laxative to get things going, but don't make a habit of it. Your colon will get lazy and not want to work without the laxative. Make sure that you drink plenty of water and taking a walk everyday will also help.
Try really strong coffee, or the old fashioned dark Kayro syrp trick...maybe 2-3 tablespoons.
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eat the Activia yougurt for at least 2 weeks.. you'll probably get hooked on it like eveyone else so if you make it part of your daily diet is better.. but just try it.. please i totally recommend it, you won;t regret it.. they cost like $2.14 for 4 at Wal-Mart.. or you can get the 24 pack at Costco for like 15 bucks..
The prune one is my favorite.. but they all taste good..
ohh yeah.. drink a lot of water too..
warm milk and orange juice
Metamucil, water, and fruit
Bingeing on prunes, mandarins or oranges for a few days will get the system going.
Dietary Guidelines
Corn syrup should not be given to infants under one year due to botulism as mentioned. In older children bulk should be added to the diet. Laxatives such as milk of magnesia, and lactulose (Cephulac), can be used. They should not be used on a regular basis; they are more appropriate in the management of acute constipation, or briefly, with chronic constipation. In cases of chronic constipation, management may involve aggressive cleanout, especially if the colon is dilated. Cleanout involves the use of enemas. Fleet enemas may not be as successful as soapsuds enemas, which cause irritation with subsequent peristalsis. Softening the stool using mineral oil enemas is useful. Retraining of the chronically dilated rectum may be accomplished by using strategies similar to the treatment of encopresis (stool softeners and laxatives coupled with sitting on the toilet for 15 minutes after meals and assisting with the egress of stool using enemas or suppositories; behavior modification sometimes is effective).
Home Care Suggestions
Certain fruits, including papaya and cantaloupe are very high in fiber. Popcorn is a readily acceptable and effective stool stimulant in children over five years of age. Some children may need to take mineral oil; the dose should be adjusted to produce soft stools without leakage of excess mineral oil from the rectum. Colace adds bulk to the stool.
Mind/Body Considerations
Staying away from stress is the best consideration. Regular checkups and taking care of the system effectively by following effective guidelines is necessary.
3tbl.spoons of casteroil + 42 oz. beer. If it doesn`t work, at least you get a buzz.lol.........