Constipation is most often addressed by changing your diet to include more fiber and water - as well as exercising more regularly. Watch as gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, explains the best ways to prevent and treat constipation.
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So constipation is often treated first by changing your diet, making sure you have more than enough fiber in your diet, and drinking a lot of water. Both of those can really help get things moving. Regular exercise also has been shown to aid in constipation. If that doesn't work, taking an actual fiber supplement is the next step to help you get moving.
Roshini Raj, MD, is a board certified gastroenterologist and internist with a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. She is an attending physician at NYU Medical Center/Tisch Hospital.
