i tryed fiber tabs and i have try sqeezeing it out nothing help and it hurts my side
2006-09-10 19:59:13 · 15 answers · asked by disney_fan84 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is my territory!
Not only have I had problems with constipation in my life, but also I have two kids who have the same problem! My mom, too!
Anyway, there are several things you need to do:
(1) Drink LOTS of water. Add some fruit juice, especially prune if you like it, but grape or cherry will do, as well. Look for juices with high fruit content. Avoid sugary carbonated drinks, but sparkling mineral water is good, especially if it has a high magnesium content.
(2) Eat fruit, vegetables. Fruit that can contribute to constipation is the banana. Good choices are plums, berries, apples. Dried fruits are great. Carrots can sometimes contribute to constipation, so try not to eat too many (but don't avoid them altogether).
(3) Probiotics. Eat or drink yogurt with live bacteria. Danone Activia is a good choice. Add some toasted wheat germ for a nutty texture and taste and extra fibre.
(4) Avoid processed foods and anything white. That means have brown rice, not white, whole wheat pasta instead of the regular semolina kind, whole grain bread. Look for foods with wheat and oat bran in them, and if you do your own baking, substitute the white flour with whole grain flour mixed with bran. Add dried fruits like raisins or dried blueberries or cranberries. Bran flakes make a good breakfast choice as well as a good ingredient in your cookies or muffins.
(5) BEANS.
(6) Exercise. More movement from you will get more movement from your bowels!
(7) Don't strain on the toilet. Constipation and the pushing that usually ensues can lead to hemmorhoids. You don't want those!
(8) If all else fails, very OCCASIONALLY use a laxative. Exlax is our choice, but it should be used as a last resort. A different choice is a glycerine suppository (safe in pregnancy and while nursing). Also, if you are taking any supplements, they could interfere with your natural digestion. (Iron supplements are notorious for their constipating traits.)
Anyway, I hope this helps. Beating constipation means making some lifestyle changes. It may be difficult in the beginning, but it's worth it! And you'll be healthier, too!
2006-09-10 20:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Two Lips 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing: drink plenty of water..I mean, 6-8 glasses per day--this is the BEST way of preventing constipation;
Second: eat fiber!!!...fruits, vegetables and whole grains;
Third: excercise..walking everyday for 30 minutes can do wonders!
All of the above will help keep you from getting stopped up and be careful about taking laxatives because eventually you will become dependent on them. If you do take fiber-tabs, MAKE SURE YOU DRINK LOTS OF WATER WITH THEM...(they could actually swell up in your throat and cause an obstruction!) Good luck!
2006-09-11 03:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by nyckel_pigan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
constipated...lots of coffee and Gentle Lax in the yellow box
take half of one pill before bed..if it does not work take a whole tab the next night before bed
50mg of docusate sodium is one ingredient
colace? is the other
2006-09-11 03:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Button Face 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try eating a salad, the water in the lettuce should help you out. Drink lots of water . . . my sister says eat tomatos, somthing about the seeds . . ??? But, she's weird.
actually the coffee guy below is right!
I just looked it up :)
2006-09-11 03:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouchie.
Try prune juice, or a laxative such as Dulcolax. If it doesnt help, and goes on for too long, see a doctor!
2006-09-11 03:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eating grapes, drinking orange juice, eating oranges, vegetables would help you alot. also go to the drugstore for some over the counter medicine, try "Movicol" you mix it with a glass of water and drink it daily it helps too. wish you the best..
2006-09-11 03:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Lucifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the http://www.naturalcures.com/ and buy the Kevin Trudeau new book about Natural Cures!
2006-09-11 03:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am just the opposite but i would sugg. prune juice, warm apple juice, even aloe vera juice. have you even tried an enema? warm enema you get from the pharmacy, or even fleet. to loosen it up you wanna eat more fiber true but let alone the sugars
2006-09-11 03:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the organic fibre powder or eat more bananas and lastly, drink more water.
2006-09-11 03:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by william 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prunes and high fiber cereal will help.
2006-09-11 03:05:57 · answer #10 · answered by blondehighlightsgirlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋