The first thing is to determine the cause of your chronic condition .
Many factors affect bowel function, including diet, drugs, physical activity, stress and anxiety.
Let's go through these one at a time, starting with your diet. You get fiber from eating lots of vegetables, wheat bran, whole-grain breads and cereals and fruit. Powdered psyllium, available at health food stores, is a quality source of supplemental fiber. Be sure to drink plenty of water, otherwise the fiber will form an obstructing mass, adding to your condition. Start with one rounded tablespoon of the powder stirred well into a glass of water or diluted juice.