Drink plenty of water
Try a warm drink
Walk or move around
Use a footstool when sitting on the toilet
Do not strain hard
Try an over-the-counter stool softener
Try an over-the-counter osmotic laxative
Use a glycerin suppository
Use a saline enema if needed
Gently massage your abdomen
Eat fiber only if you are not already blocked and can drink enough fluids
Seek urgent medical care if you have severe pain, vomiting, a swollen belly, blood in stool, fever, or cannot pass gas
Seek medical care if the stool remains stuck or constipation keeps happening