If you are drinking adequate amounts of fluids, the colon will soak up less water from the food waste, resulting in softer stools. [substeps] Strive to drink about eight full glasses of water a day, or about two liters.
[header] How to relieve chronic constipation [title] Drink more fluids. [step] Dehydration can worsen constipation by leading to hard, dry stools. When food waste passes through the colon, the colon absorbs water from the waste.