Thread: What do you do to treat constipation?

High fiber diet, increased water intake, fiber supplements, exercise nothign has worked for me. I still have to face regular but hard stools. Any suggestions!

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I used this colon cleanser to clear up my constipation problems. Usually clears up within 1 or 2 weeks. Good luck.

The reason to treat constipation is to relieve any discomfort that may be associated with the constipation as the presence of infrequent, hard or difficult to pass stools (which is what defines constipation) in of itself is not a disease or a problem (the normal frequency of bowel movements is from a few times daily to as few as once a week!). Constipation itself rarely causes future problems (although chronic straining can lead to pelvic...

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Constipation with IBS can lead to hemorrhoids, so it's necessary to take high fiber diet, and should be taken in less amount in initial stage and later can be increased gradually, even doing colon cleansing will help in bowel movements better.

What do you do to treat constipation?

There are many things that can be done, but turning to home remedies for constipation first is always a good idea.

I found that dietary changes help in treating constipation , such as eating foods higher in fiber, drinking more water, and/or taking fiber supplements such as Metamucil .   

When stools become pretty hard and difficult to pass, or the frequency of bowel movements reduces drastically, you know you are facing this extremely common problem called constipation. There are many natural laxative and holistic treatments that can help treat symptoms of constipation and promote easier digestion,  without the side effects commonly associated with OTC or prescription drugs. One such herbal product is "...