CARE ASSISTANT
SL8 Remedies for Constipation
Natural steps before turning to laxatives.
1. Drink about two litres of water a day. 2. Increase soluble fibre (oats, psyllium). 3. Eat fermented foods (kefir, sauerkraut). 4. Set a regular morning toilet routine. 5. Raise your feet on a small stool. 6. Massage the abdomen following the path of the colon. 7. Move every day. 8. If that is not enough, an osmotic laxative on medical advice, avoiding stimulant laxatives in the long run.
More Informations
Eight simple habits to support continence every day.
Definition
Before or alongside treatments, lifestyle measures help calm the bladder and regularise the bowel.
Causes
Many leaks are favoured by caffeine, alcohol, a weak pelvic floor or constipation.
Diagnosis
- A three-day voiding diary to spot habits and leaks.
Treatments
1. Pelvic floor exercises. 2. Voiding at regular times to retrain the bladder. 3. Reduce caffeine and alcohol. 4. Fibre-rich diet. 5. Regular hydration, without excess in the evening. 6. Weight loss if needed. 7. Treat constipation. 8. Daily physical activity.
Constipation remedies act within days and can cause urgent stools at first. Flexi absorbent underwear or a Mati underpad keeps this transition from becoming embarrassing.
Educational content written for families and caregivers. It does not replace a consultation: a doctor, a continence nurse or a physiotherapist makes the diagnosis and chooses the treatment.