Drink a large glass of warm water
Try a short walk or light movement
Sit on the toilet and relax your pelvic muscles
Lean forward with your feet supported on a small stool
Massage your abdomen gently in a clockwise direction
Eat a small serving of high-fiber food if you can wait a bit
Try coffee or another caffeinated drink if it usually works for you
Use a glycerin suppository as directed on the package
Use an over-the-counter saline laxative as directed on the package
Do not strain hard
Seek medical help if you have severe pain, vomiting, a swollen abdomen, blood in stool, or no bowel movement for several days