How does one avoid constipation?

Answer 1

Fibre, fruit, vegetables, water

Answer 2

Eat several helpings of high-fiber vegetables and fruit a day, and drink extra water. You shouldn't need any fiber supplements if your vegetable and fruit intake is adequate. Coffee, cola drinks, regular tea, and other caffeine-containing beverages (e.g., Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew in the U.S.) don't qualify as "water" because the caffeine acts as a diuretic, making you urinate more than usual. That takes the water out of your system too fast.

Answer 3

Eats plenty of fruits, vegetables and greens. Watch how many medications you take as this can cause constipation also.

Answer 4

i heard that drinking water and keeping yourself hiderated (i cant spell) is one of the most important things. pruns, rasins and grapes also help too. i also heard of this one thing called medimusil, you can get it at the grocery store i think. just keep hydrated and if you eat foods like fruits and vegitables but not breads and stuff like that because i think that they constapate. hope this helped! :)

Answer 5

You can take a stool softener when needed, this is not a laxative.

Answer 6

Fiber and water.

Answer 7

Exercise, also.