You say severe constipation -- what do you mean by severe? I take severe to mean you're in pain, but whatever, it's important to try and determine why you have a certain symptom before you use a remedy for it. If you have certain conditions, fiber or laxatives can be harmful. As the person above said, more info is necessary before you start taking any of the specific recommendations mentioned -- what concerns me is the word "severe."
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How long has it been since you have gone to the bathroom?
What is your diet like? Does this happen often? It's best if you give us a little more information so we know what to recommend.
A mild laxative never hurts but try to find something gentle like Restoralax or mineral oil.
If you don't want to take the laxie route, warm water with a little lemon can do the trick. If one glass doesn't work, try another. Usually it is lack of fluid and too many heavy meals that causes constipation. Exercise helps to get the bowels moving as well.
Calm magnesium powder...it is a miracle worker with constipation. You mix it with a small glass of warm water. IT tastes great and works!