Drink a large glass of water
Try warm water or warm tea
Walk for 10 to 20 minutes
Eat prunes or drink prune juice
Eat high-fiber foods like oats, pears, apples, or beans
Try psyllium fiber with plenty of water
Use an over-the-counter osmotic laxative like polyethylene glycol
Use an over-the-counter stimulant laxative like senna or bisacodyl for short-term relief
Try a glycerin suppository
Sit on the toilet after meals
Use a footstool to raise your knees while sitting on the toilet
Avoid delaying the urge to go
Reduce low-fiber processed foods
Seek medical care if constipation is severe, persistent, or comes with pain, vomiting, blood, or swelling