Home care for constipation includes:
- Avoid foods that cause constipation:
- Cheese
- White flour
- White rice
- Allow yourself adequate time to use the bathroom: do not rush.
- Try not to strain during bowel movements.
- Maintain a regular exercise program.
- Eat a high fiber diet
- Take a fiber supplement:
- Take stool softeners.
- Take a warm bath once a day.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
- Drink plenty of liquids:
- Drink a warm beverage: this may have a mild laxative effect.
