Q&A for How to Relieve Constipation Quickly and Naturally

No-- relying on a suppository is not a great idea. If your diet is rich in fiber and you are drinking enough water, there may be a concern that you feel you have to use a glycerin suppository regularly.  Make an appointment with your doctor and explain that you have chronic constipation.  Bring this article with you and let your physician know which of these methods you have tried.

Bowel movements vary from one person to the next.  For some people, having one or two bowel movements every day is normal.  For another person, having one bowel movement every other day may be normal.  Most people have at least 5-10 bowel movements a week or 1 or more a day. If you are not uncomfortable or feel bloated, then the number of bowel movements you have are normal for you.

Most people with IBS-C (IBS with constipation) benefit by mixing the approaches described in this article.  You have have to take an "all of the above" approach.  Also, keep a diet diary for a few weeks-- sometimes, certain foods or food combinations can make IBS-C worse.  The diet diary should help you figure this out.  Avoid foods with added sugars, fried foods, fatty foods or highly processed foods-- these tend to cause more constipation.  Include a quality probiotic and try some fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchee or keffir). It is often a process of trial and error to find what works for you-- so try to be patient!

Talk to your doctor. First, your doctor will help you decide if your baby is really constipated or not. Then they will make sure your baby is growing and developing normally, and make sure there are no problems causing constipation. Finally, they can help the baby with constipation by making changes to the baby's diet and activity, or occasionally medications.