What is the best cure for constipation?

Answer 1

Magnisium citrate. You can buy it at any drug store. It kinda taste like cherry soda(pop) at first, but then it starts tasting like really salty soda water. Anyway, in about 5 to 10 minutes you'll be on the pot. You'll stay on the pot too. Atleast you'll want to. Don't plan on doing anything that day either. You'll get nothing done at all. You and your toilet will become united. That's sick but oh so true!!

Answer 2

There is no "cure" - it can be managed. If you have recurrent problems you need to find a regimen that works for you. Generally drinking enough water (6-8glasses/day) plus plenty of fresh fruits and veggies will help. If you need additional help you can buy stool softeners (like Colace, PeriColace) - they help add fluid to the stool & make it easier to pass - aren't harsh like laxatives can be. If you decide to use bulk additives (like Metamucil, Citricel, etc) be absolutely sure to drink lots of liquid as they can make the problem worse if you don't take in enough fluid. Stay away from anything with Cascara in it - taken over a long period of time it turns the inside of your intestine black (melanosis coli).
The main thing is to a) set aside a time to try to go, like after breakfast, and go at this time every day - it's trains your body to respond b) increase dietary fluids & fiber c) if that doesn't work try softeners, usually taken once a day d) if needed, use a laxative, but no more than once a week & only as a last resort.
Do all of the above consistently & you'll be able to manage or control without developing a laxative habit.

Answer 3

Fiber

Answer 4

Eat alot more fiber. Something is very wrong with your diet if you're having this problem alot. Also check your medication labels; some Rx medications do bad things to your bowels.

Answer 5

If fiber and all of that isn't working, then just put on a HUGE pot of coffee. Sip it off and on all day, and very soon you will feel the need to use the restroom. TRUST ME!

Answer 6

ADDING FIBER to your diet is the easiest and most effective way to rid yourself of constipation and prevent its recurrence.

Eating bulk foods like bran, raw fruit and vegetables, or high fiber cereals daily will help to stimulate bowels naturally without causing the sometimes painful symptoms that other laxatives can.


EXERCISING two to three times each week will help to promote healthy intestinal contractions and keep constipation at bay. Adding exercise to your schedule is sometimes all it takes to put an end to slow bowels.


BULK-FORMING fibers like psyllium are safe, effective alternatives to harsh, chemical laxatives. A bevy of products are sold on the market today in many forms, such as liquid drink additives, crackers, fiber cookies, dissolving tablets, and more. Most bulk-agents should be added slowly to the diet and taken with at least 8-ounces of water.


DRINK MORE WATER! Consuming at least 8-glasses of water a day will aid in passing stool through the intestines.


CHECK your medications! Many OTC and prescription medications (like those containing bismuth, iron salts and tranquilizers) cause constipation. OTC antacids are a common cause of acute constipation. Eliminating or decreasing the dosage of constipation inducing medications will solve most drug related episodes.


LAXATIVES can be used to treat occasional constipation.


BULKING FORMING AGENTS are by far, the safest type of laxative on the market today. Bulking agents containing bran, psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, or methylcellulose work naturally to add bulk to the stool and stimulate contractions in the intestine. This type of laxative is non-addicting and can be used daily.


OSMOTIC AGENTS or wetting agents pull water into the large intestine and make stool soft and loose, stretch the walls of the intestine, and stimulate movement. This type of laxative contains salts (magnesium, sulfate or phosphate), sugars or sodium. Enemas, epsom salt solutions or liquid medications (Milk of Magnesia) produce bowel movements in 15 minutes-3 hours, and should only be used occassionally. Wetting agents have the tendency to cause mild to moderate abdominal cramping and can upset sensitive digestive systems.


CHEMICAL STIMULANTS are by far, the most addicting and dangerous of all laxative products. When used properly, they can relieve occasional constipation in 6-8 hours. Chemical detergents stimulate the large intestine, causing it to contract and ease stool along. Chemical stimulants include senna, cascara, bisacodyl, castor oil or phenolphthalein. Chemical suppositories containing any of these ingredients produce bowel movement in 15-20 minutes. This type of laxative often produces cramping and other gastrointestinal upsets.


SOFTENING AGENTS like mineral oil can be taken to ease stool out of the body. Mineral oil is best taken via an enema and only occassionally, as it can hinder with proper digestion and absorption of vitamin and minerals.



ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

LARGE doses of vitamin C stimulate the intestinal wall, producing bowel movements in 1-5 hours. Take 1,000 mg. of chewable vitamin C on an empty stomach when arising. (Note: Those with ulcers should not use this method.)


DRINKING hot water or tea can also help to stimulate the bowel. If you're not a coffee drinker, try drinking one cup of coffee upon waking.


USING a homemade enema mixture of 3T olive oil and 1c warm water will help to soften feces safely, creating an easier passageway. Olive oil is safer than mineral oil and can be used when necessary.


GRANDMA ATE PRUNES and you can, too. Many prunes are now flavored or can be added to foods and desserts of those who don't like the taste. Prunes stimulate the bowel naturally, are fat free and contain ample amounts of fiber, iron and calcium.


MAKE IT A ROUTINE to use the bathroom regularly. The best and most natural time to have a bowel movement is about 1 hour after breakfast. Try sitting for at least 10-minutes at the same time each day. Regular repetition will work to train your bowels. Never hurry. Just sit..even if you don't produce a bowel movement.


DRINK ALOE VERA juice. Many are singing the praises of this healthy drink, made from the aloe vera plant. Aloe vera juice causes some minor cramping and can produce bowel movements overnight.

Answer 7

Mineral oil...a good three teaspoons a day will do the trick in no time!

Answer 8

Lots of water and fiber or if that doesn't help, mag citrate.

Answer 9

eat more fiber. eat less cheese. take some colen cleaser pills. and you should be fine. if that doesn't work take laxatives

Answer 10

drink some coffee