Serious question. Quick home remedy for constipation please?

Question

Have friend visiting from overseas. All pharmacies closed, need a quick home remedy for constipation. She can't sleep

Answer 1

When I was studying in Colombia to become a Medical Missionary Naturopathic Physician, one incredible remedy that the president of the school had us take for constipation was....

Take a 18 oz glass of water, and add 1 full tbsp of regular salt. She has to drink it ALL at once. It will send her to the toilet no matter what. It's powerful though simple. The principle behind is the osmothic reaction in the physiology of the intestine because of the salt.

Good luck! :)

Answer 2

Hi Sally, The problem is that while your stool is still in your rectum, your body keeps pulling more moisture out of it, and it gets dryer and harder. If the urge to go isn't real strong, get some over the counter stool softener like Ducolax and let it work. Eat a bunch of fresh fruit and go for a short walk to stimulate the intestines to push things along. You can also pick up a home enema kit at any drug store... just follow the directions and that will loosen up most stubborn stools. If the urge to go is strong, and you want to resolve this quickly, and the above methods are practical, you can try a couple of home remedies... If you don't have medical gloves at home, get some, or call a friend in healthcare to bring you a few. Wash your hands REALLY well before and after, and trim your fingernails first, and file them smooth. You can take some KY jelly, or a little liquid soap, coat your finger with it, and GENTLY insert it into the rectum about an inch. Use the KY or soap (even butter can work) to lubricate the anal exit. This can help the hard stool pass out better. If that isn't enough, again insert your finger until you feel the hard stool inside. Gently break it up with your finger, and then try some lube around the inside of the anus again... You might have to repeat this a few times. If you see any bleeding, stop! I know that won't be your preferred solution, but it's something we nurses have to do on occasion when other things fail, or time is short. Best of luck, Ed, RN

Answer 3

FOR CONSTIPATION DRINK 8-1O oz OF PRUNE JUICE, BUT HAVE A COMMODE W/IN EASY REACH BECAUSE WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS YOU WILL NEED IT.
FYI, BANANAS CONSTIPATE YOU BECAUSE THEY ARE STARCHY.

Answer 4

Magnesium is a great remedy. But not to much or you will regret it. The vitamin shoppe carries it in liquid form its usually a half teaspoon daily. I know its the quickest relief too!

Answer 5

Prune juice, Laxatives, Loads of orange juice. I don't know about quick though they usually take some time to kick in.

Answer 6

If your friend need a quick home remedy for constipation, I can offer eat fruits. This will help to promote a bowel movement in the morning. These are the fruits your friend can eat - Apples, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Lemons, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Prunes, Raspberries.

Indeed the home remedies for constipation are simple and direct. Your friend also can mix 2 tspns of caster oil in the warm milk and take it before going to bed. This will help easy evacuation in the morning. This works wondrous in the severe cases.

Immediately after waking up, your friend need eat one liter of warm water and walk around. Or, alternatively drink warm water mixed with lemon juice. Your friend can also take two spoonfuls of aloe gel twice a day. The good results will be seen soon.
Jason Homan

Answer 7

Set your personal machine alarm to ring hourly—stand way up for 1 to 5 minutes whenever it goes off.

Answer 8

From breakfast, go ahead and consume orange juice. But throughout all of those other day, focus on water instead of juice or soda

Answer 9

Foods that have special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apricots (dried), avocados, chicory, coconut, dandelion (yes get out in your garden and eat those dandelion leaves, so long as they have no chemicals on them!), dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mango's, olive, papayas, parsley, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, soybeans, turnips, walnuts, watercress.

Include a combination of these in your diet as fresh salads, soups or snacks. Increase your intake of the above and if still constipated, increase again and lessen your intake of meat, dairy and high processed food.

Lack of water in your system is a large contributing factor to constipation. Water is essential to many bodily actions and elimination of waste is very high on the list. NOT tea, coffee or soft drink, but pure WATER. Add some lemon or fresh fruit juice for flavour if needed, but drink water!

Juicing is a fantastic way of getting essential foods in a fast acting and refreshing way. A variety of delicious juices can be made if you have a juicing machine, alternatively fresh juices can be purchased. Avoid those made from concentrate and try to always buy organic juices. Prune juice is top of the list as a laxative, but apple-pear, asparagus and potato are also good.

Psyllium husks, the tiny seeds of the plantain, contain a fibre called mucilage. Mucilage absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut, the seeds swell and add bulk to the stool. The bulk presses on the walls of the colon, inducing the muscles to contract and the stool is passed. It is very important to drink at least eight full glasses of water a day, or the digestive track will become blocked and uncomfortable. Psyllium also removes the sticky mucus and toxins from the bowel. They reduce acidity and increase urine flow.

Linseed also known as flax, is rich in fibre and essential fatty acids and can be used instead of psyllium husks. Again for the seeds to work effectively it is important for you to drink at least 1/4 pint (150 ml) of water per desert spoon of seeds.

Senna known to Arabian physicians as early as the ninth century as a food and dietary supplement, is an effective and long-established remedy for constipation. Senna contains a powerful natural laxative called anthraquinone. It is best combined with such things as ginger or cloves that will improve taste and prevent griping pains. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time as they are very strong, and you should not become dependent on them. Aloe Vera also falls within this category.

Rhubarb contains a natural laxative chemical. It is also high in fibre. Its laxative action can be pretty powerful. Liquorice in large doses can be a laxative. Olive oil has a mild laxative action and can lower blood cholesterol levels. Laxatives should never be abused. Use them for only as long as needed to let your body establish its own natural rhythm. Do not use constantly as you will become dependent on them and some may lose their potency as your body gets used to them. Always try to avoid harsh, artificial laxatives and use a natural one.

Answer 10

Tin of prunes. Really hot bath. Get them to stand on their head for 30 minutes.

At least the last bit will make you sh*t yourself laughing.