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What foods can you mix into mineral oil to treat constipation?

What food can you mix into mineral oil (the constipation treater) to make it taste better? For example would mixing it into a milkshake make it float to that top? Or does it mix well with fudge sauce, oatmeal etc. Please help it rather urgent.
Thank you all for your answers but I am not looking for substitues for mineral oil I am looking for ways to mix it into things. Also for the record I am allergic to prunes.

I’ve never heard of using mineral oil as a treatment for constipation, so I really can’t help you there. But there are some other ways that work really well to relieve constipation:
Fiber - it’s not enough to just eat whole grain when you are constipated, but fiber supplements, such as Metamucil, work gently and take a few hours to work. You can get it as a mixing powder, capsules, bars, or my favorite - chewables.
Milk of Magnesia - never tried it myself, but I heard it works fast and really well.
"Dieter’s Tea" - found in many drug stores and Asian markets, it uses the herb Cassia Angustifolia (Senna) which helps to clear you out. It takes a few hours to kick in, and you will be going all day (don’t do it on a work day), but you feel fantastic after. Though it is sold as a tea, it is very potent. If you have any digestive problems, such as ulcers, contact your doctor before using it.

I hope it helped!

What is the best natural gentle way to relieve constipation?

I have IBS and constipation and I try laxatives like mira lax and things like that but they cause terrible cramping and I bind up and then it hurts even more… what are some Natural gentle products that would help with my constipation gently? thanks

In my 23 years experience in medicine i have come to the conclusion that treatment of chronic constipation is easy, not difficult.
1. The first treatment to give immediate relief is the combination of herbs which if taken for very long time, do not give any side effects. Like Triphala - Harar, Baheda & Amla three fruits not medicines in equal quantity or adjusted with the constitution of person to person. The most effective time tested Ayurvedic tonic which is suggested to take life long for its anti ageing and immunity boosting properties.
2. My most effective therapy :
Fix a time i.e. 8 a.m. in the morning and 8 p.p. in the evening
just go to toilet, sit and think that your stomach will be cleared, sit for a while, if not do not give pressure and come back.
Go in the evening and repeat.
In day 1,2,3,…9..12 days maximum you will start clearing your stomach twice a day.
Its my psychological therapy to my patients to train your brain to clear stomach twice a day to remain health. Your body need vitamins every 12 hrs. & it releases toxins and unwanted to large intestines & bladder every 12 hrs. if you are clean from inside you can get rid of lot of coming diseases.
Water kept in copper vassal and drinked several times also purifies liver of lot of toxines.
First get rid of constipation & the your IBS will be very easy to be cured as warm stomach do not allow other treatments to effect.
Clear & cool your stomach. Stop eating fine flour, heating food, old food which is again & again kept in fridge and re-heated in micro, try & eat freshly cooked food, avoid non-veg. for few days and eat lot of dark green leafy vege., do not take proper dinner at night but eat salad or veg. soup at night 2 hrs. before sleep.
Eat seasonal fuits in the evening when you are empty stomach in the evening. Do not eat non seasonal fruits or vegetables which are cold storaged as God create things which are good for us in a particular season and eating non-seasonal is anti nature.
Hope you will be cured in less then 15 days.

What brand of water do you use for baby with constipation issues ?

My son has constipation issues . when we were in france I used to give him a water brand called HEPAR ,which helped a lot but in the US I can’t seem to find it .

These are constipation remedies for ADULTS, but you might be able to glean some help from it. My mom swears by fennel tea for baby digestive problems.

get enough fluids (water is best, but you probably already know that; 6-8 glasses a day, minimum)

eat lots more fiber (20-35g of dietary fiber for all adults and at least 30 for those suffering from constipation. whole grains, fruit, vegetables. examples: 1/2 cup green peas=5g fiber. 1 small apple=3g. 1 bowl bran cereal=13g. higher in fiber are: cooked dried beans, prunes, figs, raisins, popcorn (not too salty! don’t dehydrate her or it will work against you!), oatmeal, pears, and nuts. CAUTION: increase fiber intake slowly to avoid gas attacks, which can be painful.)

exercise regularly (probably not feasible for her? but walking is best)

don’t ignore the urge to go.

relax. tension can make it worse.

have a good laugh. (massages intestines and relieves stress)

commercial laxatives are terribly addicting, so try not to use them at all.

"natural" and "vegetable" laxatives are not addicting. often they contain crushed psyllium seed. (same thing as metamucil mix)

if you’re really miserable, nothing will work faster to move things along like an enema or suppository. if you must do an enema, do only clear water or saline-solution; NEVER soapsuds. if you decide to reach for a suppository, pick up only glycerin ones.

review your medications and supplements. there are a number of meds that can bring on or exacerbate constipation, such as antacids containing aluminum or calcium, antihistamines, anti-Parkinsonism drugs, calcium supplements, diuretics, narcotics, phenothiazines, sedatives, and tricyclic antidepressants.

eat small meals to avoid distending the digestive tract.

be cautious about herbs. don’t overuse them. among those touted are: aloe (juice, not gel), senna, rhubarb (medicinal), cascara sagrada, dandelion root, plaintain seeds. if you make a tea of fennel seeds, that can help move things along too. it helps with alleviating gas as well. to a cup of boiling water, use about 10-15 seeds.

it’s important never to strain, as it can cause more serious issues.

beware of certain foods. milk, beans, cauliflower, and cabbage might harm some with a spastic colon while they have a different effect on others.

also i recommend searching for more questions here on Y! Answers under the topic "constipation" and i’m sure you’re bound to find some help!

What foods can relief IBS with constipation? Any sufferers out there with advice?

I exercise daily, drink plenty of water and I have a high Fibre diet. I have been diagnosed with IBS and my constipation is very bad. I would like to know which foods have broiught relief for other sfferes and also which to avoid. ( I know everone is somewhat diffrent, but still, there must be general stuff). I feel very depressed and none of my loved ones understand what I am going through. Please give me advice.

Aloe Vera juice form Holland and Barretts is brilliant for this, tastes vile but does the trick.

How do you feed a 1 year old who’s an extremely picky eater and has constipation?

We have a 1 year old who only eats fruits in small portions and his formula. He refuses to eat anything else, or try new foods. He has an extremely bad case of constipation and we have used suppositories a few times and were told by his pediatricion not to. How do we get him to eat more, and help with his constipation?

I had the same problem w/ my little boy who is 15 mos. You will get no help from your pediatrician, that is for sure. I took him to a naturopathic pediatrician and she put him on powdered probiotics. It is the same cultures that are in yogurt but is in powder form. Since it is a tasteless powder you can just mix it in the formula so you don’t have to fight him to take it. It works perfect. You don’t have to go to a naturopath to buy it because you can also buy it at a health food store. It may not have measurements for an infant but it is not something you can overdose him on. Start out w/ a small amount and increase each time in his formula until his bm is a good consistency. If you give him too much he will have a loose messy stool. The kind I use that I buy at the naturpathic clinic I have to give him 1/4 tsp. I swear it works and he can continue using it into childhood if it continues to be a problem. Yogurt also works, but in my experience babies hate the taste, even that new yobaby. Also, if you didn’t already know, apples and applesauce can cause constipation. Hope this works for you, it did for us.

What are the the symptoms of constipation vs. period cramps?

I’m just trying to figure out which one I have
I’m 13, i’ve had constipation before and i havent had a bowel movement for 2 days now (getting a little worried) i’ve been having gas as well. My tummy hurts, but im pretty confident that is period cramps. My period is active right now, by the way. Thanks to anyone who answers, best answer will be chosen. if you need more info, tell me what and i will add details. Thank you so much!

Constipation pain is higher, closer to your waist, but not quite that high. If you push into your stomach and more toward your side you can feel a firmness. That is the intestines backed up with "you know what". If you let it go very long it can be truly painful and potentially dangerous. Dairy & bread products (donuts, crackers etc) increase constipation as well as antihistamines (they dry you out) and pain medications. Not drinking enough liquids and other things, but these are the most common. The gas is a sign, but chocolate and beans causes gas in many people too.

The cramps from your menstrual cycle are located down further and to each side above your pelvis in the general area of where your ovaries are located. These are increased especially when you pass any clots of blood….. larger clots equal more pain.

I hope this helps you. ":-)

How to get rid of constipation without purgative or sorbiline?

I have acute constipation; I start my days with 4 tea-spoonful of Sorbiline to clear bowl! If I stop it ever , the trouble starts. I take an apple a day, required vegetables and less carbohydrates, oil. My problem is I am in habit of taking dinner late around 10.30 pm; is it too late! There are so many who take their dinner even after that hour.
How to clear bowl; taking sorbiline for long tme is harmful? I am 57yrs old now/

It seems to me that Sorbiline is laxative in it’s effects. If that is the case, it seems logical that like other laxatives it has cause you to become dependent on it. If you want to break the dependency, you need to change your lifestyle. Eat better (more foods naturally high in fiber), drink more fluids, exercise regularly and leave some time for you at the toilet,

What are some completely natural and safe remedies for constipation?

I am frequently constipated even though I eat plenty of fiber, stay hydrated and exercise. My stools are normal size and aren’t too hard; I just have a hard time pushing them out. I often feel like I have a full colon and rectum (sorry for the details). I used ex lax a few times with success, but I don’t want to become dependent on it. I can’t stand prunes by the way. What are some safe remedies for constipation?

coffee

How can I get constipation relief when on a low calorie diet?

I’m on a low calorie diet, and I frequently deal with constipation issues. I only have a bowel movement 2 or 3 times a week. I eat plenty of fiber, exercise, and drink water. What else can i do to make my digestive system more regular?

If you’re eating fiber and drinking lots of water and you’re still getting no bowel movement daily, you may want to eat the fiber in the form of fruit exclusively and in the morning. Apples, pears, and dried prunes. But you should not take large amounts of fiber suddenly, it can actually constipate you.

Start small and build up your fiber intake. Give it a few days. If the fruit still isn’t working, you can be fairly certain you are taking in too few calories and your body is fighting back.

Use a calorie calculator like the BMR & RMR calculator at http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.php
Its calculations are very accurate. It will keep you from eating too much, or too little, to shed the pounds.

How can I get over the constipation that Risperdal gives me?

I’ve been taking risperdal for a couple of months and can’t get over the constipation it gives me. I have to wait until the weekend when I’m not working, and take laxatives. Vegetable laxative doesn’t seem to work. I’ve tried fiber pills also. I can’t afford to be on zyprexa like I used to be on. What can I do?

Eat 5 prunes a day. This is not expensive and if you think you don’t like prunes, you may be surprised. Also eat as healthy of a diet as you can with lots of fiber. Also coffee is a good laxative too.