How to Get Rid of Constipation Fast

1

Try an osmotic laxative or stool softener to make the stool easier to pass.

Try an osmotic laxative or stool softener to make the stool easier to pass.

2

Take mineral oil to coat the lining of your intestines so the stool slides out e

Take mineral oil to coat the lining of your intestines so the stool slides out easier.

3

Take an Epsom salt laxative if an osmotic laxative or stool softener doesn't wor

Take an Epsom salt laxative if an osmotic laxative or stool softener doesn't work.

4

Use an oral over-the-counter stimulant laxative for serious constipation.

Use an oral over-the-counter stimulant laxative for serious constipation.

5

Try a suppository if laxatives don't work.

Try a suppository if laxatives don't work.

6

Get medical attention if you're constipated for more than 3 days.

Get medical attention if you're constipated for more than 3 days.

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Include high-fiber whole grains at every meal.

Include high-fiber whole grains at every meal.

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Eat high-fiber fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

Eat high-fiber fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

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Add a daily fiber supplement to bulk up your stool.

Add a daily fiber supplement to bulk up your stool.

10

Avoid eating foods that take longer to digest.

Avoid eating foods that take longer to digest.

11

Drink water throughout the day to soften your stool.

Drink water throughout the day to soften your stool.

12

Drink prune, apple, or pear juice to relieve constipation.

Drink prune, apple, or pear juice to relieve constipation.

13

Have a cup of coffee if it usually stimulates a bowel movement.

Have a cup of coffee if it usually stimulates a bowel movement.

14

Sip hot herbal tea containing senna to produce a bowel movement.

Sip hot herbal tea containing senna to produce a bowel movement.

How to Get Rid of Constipation Fast

Steps

Try an osmotic laxative or stool softener to make the stool easier to pass.

Take mineral oil to coat the lining of your intestines so the stool slides out e

Take an Epsom salt laxative if an osmotic laxative or stool softener doesn't wor

Use an oral over-the-counter stimulant laxative for serious constipation.

Try a suppository if laxatives don't work.

Get medical attention if you're constipated for more than 3 days.

Include high-fiber whole grains at every meal.

Eat high-fiber fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

Add a daily fiber supplement to bulk up your stool.

Avoid eating foods that take longer to digest.

Drink water throughout the day to soften your stool.

Drink prune, apple, or pear juice to relieve constipation.

Have a cup of coffee if it usually stimulates a bowel movement.

Sip hot herbal tea containing senna to produce a bowel movement.

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How to Get Rid of Constipation Fast

Steps

Try an osmotic laxative or stool softener to make the stool easier to pass.

Take mineral oil to coat the lining of your intestines so the stool slides out e

Take an Epsom salt laxative if an osmotic laxative or stool softener doesn't wor

Use an oral over-the-counter stimulant laxative for serious constipation.

Try a suppository if laxatives don't work.

Get medical attention if you're constipated for more than 3 days.

Include high-fiber whole grains at every meal.

Eat high-fiber fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

Add a daily fiber supplement to bulk up your stool.

Avoid eating foods that take longer to digest.

Drink water throughout the day to soften your stool.

Drink prune, apple, or pear juice to relieve constipation.

Have a cup of coffee if it usually stimulates a bowel movement.

Sip hot herbal tea containing senna to produce a bowel movement.

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