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Constipation is best prevented with a combination of exercise, a high-fibre diet, and an adequate intake of fluids. Below are some ways to help ease constipation:
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Increase your fluid intake
- Aim for at least 2L of fluid daily
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Increase your fibre intake
- by gradually incorporating more fruit, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds slowly
Our dietitian's recommend 1-2 extra pieces of vegetables across 3 days, then increase to 3 alongside 1 extra piece of fruit from what you are already consuming.
Some great suggestions to increase fibre through whole grains include oats, weetbix or All-Bran
- by gradually incorporating more fruit, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds slowly
- Exercise regularly
If you are concerned about your symptoms or side effects while on your medication, please get in touch with our Medical Support team of nurses and pharmacists here for more specific advice, or we can book you in to speak with your Juniper practitioner.
If your constipation is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention from your nearest Emergency Department: severe abdominal pain, swelling, distention or vomiting, blood in stool, persistent constipation despite treatment, vomit with bile (green or bright yellow in colour) or significant bleeding.