Try different positions during pass motion
Aboriginal people defecate in a squatting position, and this position will help you. As you use the toilet seat, use a bench or the corner of the tub to support your legs.
Keep your knees as close as possible toward your chest. This position will increase the pressure to your intestines; eventually make it easier for the stool to exit.
Try to practice yoga. There is numerous yoga poses that you can attempt to stimulate the intestines and form a comfortable body position during bowel movements. Such poses can increase the pressure inside your intestines and make stools easier to get out. The poses in between are:
- Baddha Konasana method: In a sitting position, turn your knees and close your legs so that both palms touch, and hold your toes by using your hands. Open your feet quickly, then bend forward so your forehead touches the floor. Hand on for 6 to 12 breaths.
- Pavanamuktasana Method: In a lying position, extend your legs forward. Lift one leg toward the chest, and grasp it with your hand. Straighten one leg, and drag your knees toward your chest, hold your position with your hands, and bend or shake your toes. Keep this pose for 6 to 12 breaths, then do again with the other legs.
Uttanasana method: From a standing pose, straighten your legs and bend your body from the hips. Touch the floor with your hands, or grab the heels of your feet. Keep for 6 to 12 breaths.
Take mineral oil. Fluid mineral oil will fleece your stools with a thin layer of waterproof oil. This will help keep your stool moist and pass your colon softer. You can discover mineral oils in most pharmacies and drugstores. This oil is usually available in mixed form with juice, milk, juice, or water to drink.
Consult your medical practitioner before using mineral oil if you have this condition: food allergies or medications, heart failure, pregnancy, difficulty swallowing, appendicitis, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, kidney problems, rectal bleeding.
Do not consume stool softeners or laxatives with mineral oil, unless recommended by your medical practitioner.
Children under 6 years old are advised not to take mineral oil.
Do not take mineral oil too often. Regular use may cause dependence on its laxative result. It can also inhibit the absorption of vitamins A, vitamins D, Vitamins E, and vitamins K in your body.
Do not take over dosage of mineral oil. Excess doses of mineral oil can lead to severe adverse effects, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you accidentally take overdose mineral oil, look for emergency medical help immediately.
Try herbal laxatives.
For severe or rare constipation, there are more powerful herbs to help ease it. These herbs are not recommend eating in the long run, and should only be used as a final step if other ways do not work. These herbal treatments generally include:
Sennosides is a stimulant laxative. These materials hydrate the intestines and help you relieve more easily. Natural laxatives from senna plants take approximately 7-13 hours to work. This material is usually available in the form of suspensions and oral tablets.
If you have recently undergone surgery, have used laxatives daily, or have gastrointestinal problems, talk to your doctor before using senna.
European buck thorn is from time to time used to fight constipation. This material is only suggested for short-term use (less than 7 – 9 days). This material can cause adverse effects such as diarrhea, cramps, heart problems and muscle weakness. This material should not be used if you are children under 12 years old, breast feeding and pregnant.
Do not consume European buck thorn if you encounter abdominal pain, or gastrointestinal problems, like Crohn’s disease, appendicitis, ulcerative colitis or IBS.
The above method is for reference only. Seeking medical attention if your problem persists for more than a weeks.