[header] How to cure constipation [title] Drink lots of water. [step] Drink at least eight glasses of non-caffeinated fluids a day while you are constipated. Dehydration is a common cause of constipation, and can make it worse if you continue to drink too little water. 
[substeps] Once you're back to normal bowel movements-at least three a week, passing them comfortably-you can stop measuring your water intake. Just drink enough fluids that your urine is colorless or pale yellow, and drink whenever you are thirsty.