Relieving constipation is a task that needs to be done very quickly as it causes a great discomfort to the person who is suffering from it. Constipation can be relieved by diet changes and this should be the first priority as there is no medical intervention.

The first change in the diet that can be done is to include a lot of warm water over the course of the day. This warm water helps not only in reducing the toughness of the stools and hydrate it, but also helps to increase the mobility of the stools.

Intake of fruits like bananas, oranges and apples can also be tried. This will also help to increase the hydration of the stools. Other than the hydration, the intake of fruits can help to increase the roughage in the stools and this helps in relieving constipation.

Regular consumption of at least 4 servings of vegetables each day will also help to relieve constipation in a person. This is also because of the increased fiber content in the vegetables that help to retain moisture in the stools and help the stools to be moved easily. People who are already suffering from constipation will benefit from eating even more than four servings of vegetables a day.

Other than using fruits and vegetables to relieve constipation, other modifications in diet can also be done to relieve constipation and that is by adding whole grains in the diet and reducing the consumption of processed foods. This can help to increase the fiber in the diet to relieve constipation.

Oral medications can be used to relieve the constipation. These drugs are called laxatives and they include glycerol suppositories and also other substances like milk of Magnesia. These are available in different countries under different names.

Certain medications that are given to help relieve constipation mainly helps to make sure that the water content in the stools is retained. This in turn makes it easier for the person to be able to pass stools than when they have not used these water retaining medications.