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Home Remedies for Constipation

constipation relief, such as a warm bath and massage.

When to talk to a doctor

If you begin to experience belly pain or cramping with your constipation, you should reach out to your doctor. Other reasons to contact your doctor include:

  • Blood in your stool
  • Constipation has lasted more than two weeks
  • Severe pain during bowel movements
  • If the consistency, size, or shape of your stool has dramatically changed
  • Unable to pass gas or poop

To find the cause of your constipation, the doctor may run the following tests:

  • Blood tests – to check hormone levels
  • Colonoscopy – to check for blockages in your colon
  • Tests that check muscles in the anus or tests to check how waste moves through and out of the colon

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Final words on constipation relief

Constipation in adults is an unsettling feeling, so imagine how it feels in your children.

If your babies or children are experiencing constipation, some of these same home remedies can work for them as well, particularly the more natural, healthy, and regular routines. They include:

  • Exercise – moving your baby’s legs for constipation relief
  • Staying hydrated with water
  • Massage
  • Warm bath – to relax the abdominal muscles and stop the strain

Again, if the constipation is more serious, seek medical attention.

February 13, 2022 by Shanika Carter

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