Drink more water
Eat more fiber
Add fruits and vegetables
Try prunes or prune juice
Move your body regularly
Don’t ignore the urge to go
Use a footstool to raise your knees
Relax and take your time
Limit constipating foods
Try warm drinks
Consider an over-the-counter stool softener
Consider an over-the-counter fiber supplement
See a doctor if constipation lasts more than a few days
See a doctor if you have severe pain, blood in stool, vomiting, or unexplained weight loss