Brief Answer:
Constipation can be managed by drinking lots of water

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

Constipation can happen due to many causes and addressing the cause is the mainstay of its treatment. Cost common cause is dehydration. Drinking more of fluids like water, fresh fruit juice, apple juice, milk can address this issue. Cold weather, dry and cold food, bored/sedentary lifestyle, sleep issues, stress can aggravate this issue. So having a healthy lifestyle including easily digestible foods and regular walk/yoga, sports can also help. Regular body massage and tummy massage with light hand are also helpful.
Some home remedies include:
- adding 1 tsp of ghee in a cup of warm milk and consuming at night
- fruits like papaya and prunes are helpful
- spices like ajwain, dry ginger, fenugreek seeds, drumstick leaves, mint leaves can be added to food or sabji

Prolonged use of laxatives should be avoided.
If you let me know your symptoms I will be better able to help.

Dr Vaishalee

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