What kind of diet should people with constipation have?

Question
Hello doctor,
This year's 30-year-old daughter is 1.65m tall and weighs 68kg, is an office worker, or has a habit of eating sweet and fatty foods. She went to the doctor because of frequent constipation. So the doctor asked me what kind of diet should people with constipation have? I thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Doctor Dao Minh Phuong - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What kind of diet should people with constipation have? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
If your friend is really constipated, the first thing you need to do is practice the habit of going to the toilet again. This takes a long time. You need to choose for yourself a suitable time frame of the day and practice consistently. The second has to do with diet. Your friend needs to drink enough water, eat a variety of vegetables and fruits that provide fiber and have laxative properties such as: grapefruit, papaya, leafy vegetables... The last thing you need to do is exercise, especially movements that involve the abdomen.
If you still have questions about what kind of diet people with constipation should have, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!