What to do about constipation?

Constipation strikes suddenly and lingers around for days without relief causing irritability, abdominal pains, fatigue, and sometimes pain when passing stools. Several ways to treat and prevent constipation have been presented like increased in fiber intake which can help to form soft, bulky stool, drinking a lot of water and eating fruits and vegetables can help the stool to soften and easy to pass. In addition, a healthy diet, exercise and a change in lifestyle is another big help.