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   How is constipation treated?

   • Treatment for constipation usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes meant to increase the speed at which stool moves through the colon. Also, your health care professional may change the medicines you take if they may be causing or worsening constipation. If those changes don't help, other treatments may be necessary.

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   How can I prevent constipation?

   • Good sources include whole grains found in cereals, breads, and brown rice, beans, vegetables and fresh or dried fruits. Prunes and bran cereal are tried and true constipation remedies. Stay hydrated. Water is important for preventing constipation, too. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

   Constipation Relief: How To Get Rid of Constipation - WebMD

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   What is the best medication for constipation?

   • These include: Lubiprostone (Amitiza). Linaclotide (Linzess). Plecanatide (Trulance). Prucalopride (Motegrity). If constipation is caused by opioid pain medicine, you may take a prescription medicine that blocks the effect of opioids on stool movement through the colon. These include: Methylnaltrexone (Relistor). Naldemedine (Symproic).

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of constipation, and the diet and lifestyle changes, laxatives, enemas and suppositories that can help treat it. Find out when to see a health care professional and what tests may be needed.

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   Aug 28, 2022 · Learn how to prevent and relieve constipation with diet, exercise, hydration, and other tips. Find out when to use laxatives, suppositories, enemas, or other medical treatments for constipation.

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   Learn how to treat and prevent constipation with lifestyle changes, over-the-counter medicines, or prescription drugs. Find out when to see a doctor and what options are available for surgery or biofeedback therapy.

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   May 11, 2022 · Find out how to treat chronic constipation with lifestyle changes, medications, or surgery. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and types of constipation and the drugs that can help you.

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   Feb 13, 2023 · Learn how to recognize and treat constipation, a common digestive problem that affects 16% of U.S. adults. Find out the best diet, exercise, and medication tips, as well as when to see a doctor.