ieold fashioned methods of releiving constipation?

Question

I have been sick and constipated for weeks. It took a whole box of laxatives and 5-6 suppositories the first week and then now I've been constipated for about 5 days. I am fed up and in pain. Does anybody know an old fashioned recipe or what type of oil you drink. Is it castor oil?

Answer 1

Carrot juice is a good short-term remedy. Long term, I would suggest eating a bowl of oatmeal and an apple every morning and drinking more water during the day. It sounds counter intuitive to want to make your stool larger when you suffer from constipation, but a larger, softer stool created from a high-fiber diet with a lot of water will stimulate the muscles lining your large intestine and colon to contract correctly and move the material along easier.

Answer 2

I really don't recommend castor oil - it may be an expolsively effective laxative, but it's an intense irritatant, and if you're getting stomach pain already the last thing you need is medication that makes it worse.
Since this is a stubborn case of constipation, the most important thing to do is amend your diet and lifestyle (as mentioned). Meanwhile though the most effective old fashioned remedy is, of course, the enema.
There are plenty of online stores you can buy the equipment from. As for enema formulas - many swear by the old "soapy water" method, but it may cause more stomach pain. I personally use a half water/half liquid glycerin solution.

Answer 3

1. Regular routine- enough sleep, wake up early morning, exercise.
2. Healthy diet with fiber viz fruits and salad
3. Plenty of water and other liquids.
4. Yoga - Some asanas are very good for constipation.
Instead of developing dependence on laxatives, follow these measures to avoid chronic constipation.
Good luck!

Answer 4

In most cases, constipation is a temporary problem that requires no medical treatment. Adding fiber to a child’s diet and increasing fluid intake and exercise may be all that is needed to relieve constipation that occurs without fecal impaction (and no underlying medical condition). In some cases, a physician may recommend changing an infant’s formula or eliminating cow’s milk from a child’s diet. Infants may benefit from having a small amount of a water-based lubricant applied to their anus. However, this should not be done without a physician’s approval.

Read more on remedies for constipation:

http://pediatric.health.ivillage.com/pediatricsignssymptoms/constipation4.cfm

Answer 5

If you use a laxative or suppositories every time you're constipated instead of addressing the reason for it, you'll only become dependent on them. It sounds as if you're already abusing both.

For "regularity" you need to eat enough fiber, drink enough liquid, and get mild exercise (walking, housework, tending kids or pets). Most Americans who aren't making a conscious effort to eat wisely don't get enough (and eat all kinds of stuff that's bad for them, but that's for another post).

To get enough fiber, here's what to eat:
1. Whole-grain foods (such as bran cereals) and breads (those made with whole wheat grains).
2. Fresh fruits (including the skin and pulp).
3. Dried or stewed fruits (such as prunes, raisins, or apricots).
4. Root vegetables (such as carrots, turnips, or potatoes).
5. Raw or fresh vegetables, such as cabbage. (Lettuce is actually low in fiber.)

You need to eat regularly spaced meals, eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and drink plenty of water. You can consider the one-time use of a stool softener like Colace to help you past your present predicament, but you need to monitor your own diet or you'll be right back to feeling unwell in less than a week.

Answer 6

Kiwi fruit and apples are excelent for the constipation.
But why don't try a colonic hidroteraphy?. That will normalice
and brings other very good effects in your whole body and mind.
Good luck.

Answer 7

mineral oil-not baby oil-should help. people used to use castor oil but i don't even know if they make it anymore.