What's the best diet for constipation? | Dr. Chung answers YOUR questions!
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- There are so many diets out there, but what will help with constipation?
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I'd like to thank you,everytime I listen to your advice I relax more instead of panicking you explain it so well.I thank you again.
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Walk after every meal for 10 /15 minutes. After lunch After half hour Drink one glass slightly hot water mixed with half teaspoon of fennel /flax seeds. The results are amazing.
He already said there isn’t a fix for everyone
Thank you Dr Chung. I found that a high protein diet always make the constipation worse and having hard rocks(stool)!
You are a honest and true Doctor. You never lie. You are transparent. God bless you
I've suffered a lifetime of bloating, constipation, and haemorrhoids by eating nuts, fruits, veggies, whole foods, etc.
I started doing a low residue diet after seeing this video and it has helpt me with my Tenesmus(Tenesmus is a constant feeling that you have to go to the bathroom, but you can’t. Even if you’ve just emptied your bowels.
Severe inflammation that irritates the nerves involved in pooping is often the cause. Your nerves overreact, telling your muscles that you constantly have to go.
To the point of. Spasms, severe pain and inflammation).
I love you're approch Doctor Chung.
I am still eliminating foods it will take a while to regonize and keeping a food dairy helps a lot.
Write down what you eat during the day and write it down the next day.
Really quite easy to do.
You are my favorite kind of doctor, an educator. Thank you for sharing your expertise and to whoever may have modeled the values behind your motivation.
You’re a great communicator, The information you give makes common sense. Thank you for posting
You come across as a really caring person and also a smart person. You certainly give people hope in this subject.
Agreed
You are like a Best Friend that happens to be a Proctologist !
Your videos are priceless😊
You really really much more better than other doctors who says to go vegetarian. I love your suggestions and apply in my life as I m a fissure patient
I transferred to being vegan and still having major issues. No diet change helped me so far, so I am real example that vegetarian - vegan is not necessary the best diet.
@@Maja6481k
So good to hear a Dr saying eat less fiber... In the beginning of my fissure journey 5 months ago I tried eating loads of fiber because that's what all the Drs told me to do. I kept thinking it makes no sense... After hurting myself even more because of these recommendations I tried to just listen to my body.... I eat less fiber and try to eat smaller portions and more balanced meals with fat, carbohydrates and protein.... I'm starting to feel better... I'm not healed but I'm better than before that's for sure.
You are not alone in your frustration! I'm glad you are doing much better. Best to you.
How is everything going with your fissure? I experience the some problem for over a year now, but my Dr sais my fissure is starting to heal. I started to drink alot of bone broth and I think this helped alot. Also I'm trying to eat more animal fats, because I was plant based the last couple of years and I think this is what caused the fissure, as I have never had problem with constipation. I think it was all the raw vegetables and smoothies. Hope this helps😊 Also my Dr recommended alot of fruits and vegetables but I did the exact opposite, as I was eating mostly that and I somehow got the fissure. So, I don't think fiber is the answer
Fiber along with water makes the poop soft and big, not soft and narrow.
use h fissure oils as well. it speeds up the healing process. and it is natural.
I m getting worst day by day living in Turkey all doctors says you have no problem just psychological but i feel pain in and out even its shape changed in bad way i feel like i m always have constipation and i have to strain myself i don’t know what is my problem or what should i do
Chia seeds chia seeds and chia seeds. Just soak them first in water or oat milk. Lots of fast easy recipes online. My favorite is chia seed pudding.
The reason why constipation is harder poop is because the poop sits in your colon longer and the inevitable water stealing happens. People think the poop is hard so it doesn't pass. It's actually the opposite. It gets hard because it's in the colon too long and loses too much water and then it doesn't pass easy. Ugh.
Doctor Chung, you are great. Anyone would be so fortunate to have you for their Doctor.
I am 75 years old….experienced a few generations….spent my life traveling the World…they say humanity is becoming more and more enlightened and aware….but actually I mostly see more and more Stupid haha… You Sir renew my faith in Humanity….few on you Tube are as realistic….logical….practical…sensible and possessing a voice and manner of speaking that is easy to hear…comprehend and appreciate . Excellent Job on your Channel and Content. THANKYOU.
Dr Chung you have absolutely been a lifesaver for me sir watching your videos is help me deal with this anal fissure I've been dealing with for 2 years thank you thank you thank you sir
I’m also still dealing with it . What have you done to help I’d appreciate the advice?
Doc, you've convinced me I must drink water during the day. Thank you.
Regarding water intake, I drink a lot of water, as I dehydrate easily. But I have noticed that even though I hydrate very well, it does not seem to help with hard stool; instead, I simply pee a lot more. What seems to help is eating more vegetables, as I think that the water that is present in them SLOWLY disperses in my colon and helps (I trust the fiber helps too). When I eat water-packed vegetables, my system works better.
Yup. That’s what God designed for us to consume most. Fruits and vegetables.
@@tam1729
that, and some meats
Few carbs ..unless special occasions
@@tam1729 Years as a solid vegetarian and had the worst constipation. I have a huge organic garden, juicer, dehydrator and after years of a fruit and veg diet I gave up. Went to hunter/gatherer diet and was well in just a couple weeks. It was nuts. Am not sure if it has to do with my body type, blood type, etc. Carnviroe made a massive difference and I started there. Now have introduced a limited amount of fruits (not a fan of the high sugar) and Veg (but try to focus on low oxalate ones).
This is why you are supposed to sip water throughout the day and not chug it
@@tam1729 human paleopathology proves that humans are a carnivore species. Vegetables are survival food at best however, people throughout the world can do better on vegetables based on their genetics. Everyone is different. Dr. Michael Eades has an excellent lecture on this topic.
Thanks for all the great information, I been going to the same family doctor pretty much all my life. I keep getting told the same information and getting same results, none of which resolving my issues. Your information seems to be more on point, helpful, and the way you explain everything makes it easier to understand. I'm going to try a variety of things you recommended, thank you.
My problem is bread. It constipates me really bad. ugh. :( I love bread.
Pasta will do it to me too
Very informative, especially the part about a low residue diet. I found that too much of any fiber causes constipation and most recommendations are to increase fiber. Learning from all your excellent videos.
Thank you so much for all the information you provide on this channel. It is so calming to listen to someone specially just going through this difficult recovery time! I am on my 4th day post surgery and yikes it is draining and uncomfortable.
Thank you so much🙏🏼
@vanessa maiolino how are you doing 2 months post-op? What was your regimen?
may i ask what was your condition and how did you realize that you need surgery? please i really need to know
I wished I had a teacher like you for biology 😊😊😊
I find that eating to much fiber gets me constipated. I will do low fiber from now on, thank you doc!
My down fall is tortillas , eggs and tortillas salad wrap with tortilla and beans and tortillas
You are so amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and guidance without charging a copay ❤
Finally I found the answer bothers me for so long. Thank you.
Celery juice helps me..I drink every other day and it helps me .
Thank you, Dr. Chung! I look forward to more of your content. So happy I came across your channel.
Calcium &, popcorn always constipates me. Bojangles 98% of the time helps. I know you talk about Miralax but for me it takes over a day to work and then it doesn't work that good. I've had issues with constipation all of my life (I'm 69) Finally someone is talking about this problem. I worked for a gastro dr. for 26 years. When this proplem is really bad, I'll use the Miralax prep for colonscopy patients.
Right I cannot take a calcium supplement. I would also say miralax takes over a day to work if I’m really constipated. But finding the sweet spot amount for your body as he discusses I one of his videos seems to be the key.
I love this very funny , cheerful man.
This is so much wisdom doctor. Thank you so much.
Also, it depends on what one eats during the day, whether one needs one capful or more the next day. Thanks for the good info!
this video helped me so much. Thank you! After using diltiazem ointment and diet changes I retore the fissure and was just feeling defeated. I stopped the cream, went on the low residue diet, added some fat and magnesium, and my poops are soft yet small. No bleeding anymore and no side effects from the cream. I like that I can eat healthy foods that don't break my butthole anymore haha
I have been recommending this channel to my friends who struggle with constipation. Thanks for what you do!
A cup of coffee smoothie recipe: 1st thing in morning do the following
1 drink 1 bottle water
2. Coffee smoothie/ 1 banana, 1 tablespoon with cocao the no sugar healthy
Coffee can be helpful. But a banana. That's major constipation.
If your using bottled water, try changing it.. it may make a difference.
Cocoa..chocolate is constipating.big time..
Its calming to hear y o ur voice! Thank you cause its def helpful. Ill def be making some changes
Thank You Dr Chung! This is very good information that I hope I can use to get my body on a healthy tract.
You are very informative. Well spoken easy to understand.
Love your passion for this subject being in pain with fissure for 11 months now and will no longer read or listen to anything from now on only you wish you were is scotland 🏴
I have IBS and agree with you on fiber. It's like adding 50o cars to an already congested highway and ignoring all the cars slowing down to a snale's pace. I'm so sick of all these one size fits all remedies.
Blame the Jews for this.
I recommend eating water & fibre rich foods a lot. Sometimes I eat several sticks of celery for breakfast with a tablespoon of cheese-spread sprinkled with herbs or spices to dip them in. If you want something sweet you could try watermelon.
I realise a lot of fibre is not right for everyone but take it easy with the low-residue diet unless you have things that clearly point to that being the right direction for you. I had to do a low residue diet for another reason & it resulted in my insides being clogged up with a heavy clay-like substance.
I too ended up badly constipated on a low residue diet. Too much brat like diet.
Cheese spread lol…. Yeah, I won’t be taking health advice from you…😂
The water is the answer I'm thinking🤔🙂👍🏴 I'll let you know!
One time I didn't poop for three days. Finally I just went in and said gotta happen! I thought I was having a baby. Whew what a relief that was!
Three days? That’s my normal. Once I went 2 weeks without pooping and didn’t even feel bad,lol!
I went 4 days took xlax got up 2 in the morning worst pain ever. Had a 10 lb. Baby.
avoid the food makes you constipated what a life saver for me for many years , I stopped spicy food and boom hemmriods are not bothering me at all
Wish you were my doctor…I eat healthy but not perfect….these other videos make gut health it all too complicated Thanks. Your channel is a nice place to land on gut information. I have to be carful but am learning about my (luckily) occasional issues. You have a very good easy demeanor and easy to listen too. I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Very interesting to know about the water retention causing the constipation. Being pregnant, I was told lots of liquids for hydration and lots of vegetables, but because I have to take extra iron supplements (and those constipate), I was also given stool softener (which hasn't done much, really), instillagel for the area and codeine for the pain🤦 and I'm like WTF!!!
A video on pregnancy hemorrhoids would really help... immensely, actually!
I'm so sorry to hear of your discomfort! Try taking miralax to soften the stools and move your poop along. I have a video on this tomorrow AM. Best to you.
Here is the video he did about hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy, you can read my experience in the comments th-cam.com/video/2aElfJMnwnA/w-d-xo.html
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Miralax in green Gatorade,
is best for colonoscopies
They go down sweet
That's what my doctor suggested
When I had one
Iron really can cause constipation. Always take it with vitamin c. Also look to different iron sources as some vitamins are easier on the body than some. Also exercise to move the bowel
And massage it but being heavily pregnant can make this so difficult
I think its about portion size. We in North America just have too much choice. Thanks for a great informative video!!
Thxyou Dr Chung I like to appreciate you for sharing your knowledge at least I learned from you while taking it excess but mixed with other things too and mostly keep my self hydrated thx you again but please reply if I'm right
You have just come to my rescue, but waiting to have testing to fine tune why digesting food has become such a challenge. Trying Miralax and not convinced this is my “diamond”. Will continue to welcome your expertise in other videos. You are an excellent speaker, so appreciated!
Thanks for the great information Doctor. You are the Best! I need to know when should we drink water? Before food or After food? Also is it harm taking stool softner medication for long time?
This video is a Godsend. Thanks for the information, I've needed you a long time.
God bless you. Ive subscribed, thanks.
Thanks doctor you have a new subscriber and best regards from Venezuela.
the one guy that mentioned papaya, has a good point
Kiwis, prunes mixed with flax seeds, papaya leaves, pears
When I was on pain meds after a hip replacement I couldn't go for 4 days. (Normal for me is every day). The nurse recommended equal parts of prune juice, apple juice and orange juice. I warmed it and drank it with 2 Dulcolax. Worked like a charm!
Thanks dr for being so frank
Ttake every second day early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil in order to prevent an intestinal blockage.
Always good information and advice . Thanks Doc !
I totally agree with you about fibre I can't deal with psyllium husk at all! I swell up like a balloon with diverticulitis and with the greatest of respect I have to tell you it took you 9 minutes before you said anything answering the question..... just saying..... you seem like a nice person and I agree with you on the fibre but I really wish you hadn't taken so long to say it
Thank you Dr Albert your right everything in moderation
Papaya is the key people, replace your carbs with Papaya
If ur not pre diabetes or diabetic tho.
Yes it is which is why I was fine in se Asia but where I live now it's difficult to get
@@bunnybubs757 fresh, just buy it from your local market
3 days of papaya and I go from being constipated to diarrhoea 😢
@@sakshirawat887 damn how many did you eat, just 200 gram is enough for me
Dr. Chung, your videos are so easy to follow! I appreciate your humor!
Thanks for sharing this video.
Very clear explanation many thanks 🎉
Thank you, Doctor!
🍌 thank you Dr. Chung for recommending bananas and for explaining proper hydration. I didn't know that the kidneys can send erroneous msgs to the colon to grab water from your stool. Hydrate! Hydrate!
Is magnesium citrate ok to take each day?❤
I don’t know too many people who are constipated, who eat mashed lentils, or mashed or well cooked beans.
Maybe some cooked leafy greens and oatmeal?
Peas and green beans, perhap
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new member here on this issue to human body 🙁...kinda stressful since it is very new for me. But i think,we should balance all aspects in our life, not only in foods ,...like also,less stress, so our body will not react negatively. Praying for everyone's healing. Take care and stay healthy everyone
Thank you ❤
I have had luck with a plants only diet, soaked chia seeds, and water.
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I learned a lot
Thanks doctor Chung.
Thanks doc very informative like constipated when have my menses.
How many days can you go without taking a dump? Before I should seek help? I'm regular till I run out of Metamucil,then I got problems. I've had problems since about forth grade I'm 55 now, I had a pre rectal abscess the size of a golf ball. The doc asked if he could bring people in to watch, I was bent over holding handle bars with 30 interns, he cut the ball went inside scraped out drained, and gave me 4 stitches that was the most pain in my entire life. Beef and milk are my biggest problem
great video!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. You sure are so good for people to understand you ,you make it so easy. ,thanks again Barbara
Thanks for the great information about fiber and the right diet to stay regular ..
I’ve been experimenting with fiber amounts for a few years now, and lower fiber is better. I really appreciate your thoughts, thank you. 🙂 For anyone else who reads my comments…….let me just say that lower fiber is better and with higher fats in your foods and perhaps a diet FREE of crappy yucky overly processed foods……..
Thank you for listening to the stories……it really is the answer, keep on your track, be our future 😎💕
How many grams is low fiber for you?
@@BiscayneBeast just saw your comment.. sorry for answering so late….for me, 10-12 fiber a day is enough. I found the paleo and higher fat diet. I read that fat triggers the bile and bile stimulates the colon……the way it’s been intended. Yiu do your own research but for me, hi fat, low carb, moderation of protein…and no junk. 🙂
@@Julia-xf5psYep! I used to do high-fat carnivore…didn’t have a problem as long as I kept those fats high….
You are awesome! Thank you
Constipation aggrevates my hernia and other areas. Now I need a redo of my hernia.I think eating ice cream ( my favorite) is adding to my constipation. Very good expkanations Dr. Chung
I'm a new subscriber from Maryland amazing video 🎉
Thanks a lot Dr. Jung..You are an inspiration :)
What if you've been constipated since you can remember going to the bathroom and im 38?
You are the best! Thank you ❤
I developed hemorrhoids and started bleeding. Both my primary doctor and gastroenterologist just recommended more fiber.
Triphala (Ayurvedic) good for constipation without making it runny. Triphala also strengthens and removes toxins from the digestive system.
Heart about it, haven't tried it.
@@leelashreesandran6719 taste yucky but you will get used to it
Where to get in USA? Any idea?
@@joydeb79any indian grocery shop.
Doesn't work for everyone but its worth trying. It's one of the best ayurvedic medicines for constipation without any side effects.
Dr. Chung thank you so much for your valuable and easy approach to help out with hard stools, my doctor prescribed Ducosate Sodium have been drinking plenty of water but still continue with hard stools. I was also prescribed Miralax and did not realize it takes awhile for it to actually soften my stool and was usually taking at night and you mentioned about taking it early and drinking plenty of water during the day, I will try your suggestion and use it esrly in the day, Thank You
Please kindly continue posting your much appreciated videos
For me it's everything no matter what
Dr. Chung, Thank you for the video. Do you have a good DIY home remedy to produce a BM? Have tried several last being lemon & baking soda with limited results. ~ Backed up... Thanks for your time
I'm sorry, I don't have a home remedy. Definitely see your physician or specialist to make sure you get appropriate advice.
I take a shot of 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar diluted in water in the morning when nothing else has worked and it usually stimulates movement. It’s funny because I started this with some generic store brand ACV and then I took some advice from health coaches and bought a name brand with “the mother”. I started using that and it wasn’t working like it had been. I just thought maybe the ACV. Working before was a fluke and that it was not as consistent as I thought but then I remembered how well the generic one had worked before so I started trying that one again and what do you know? Works like a charm 🤔 my problem isn’t necessarily the stuck “hard” type it’s more of a motility thing
Vagus nerve and vitamin B1 deficiency
Been drinking a lot of warm prune juice and apple sauce mixed together, it allows me to still eat other things that dont have a lot of fiber and still have soft smooth bowel movements
Interesting mix. Prune juice is recommended for constipation and apple sauce for diarrhoea.
I ended up switching to having a cup of oatmeal with a scoop of chia, flax and hemp seeds and i eat that with a whole apple each morning
@@beerpigs9764I would die & would never sh**…..😂
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Thyroid cancer on leveroxin for some years now then A/f put on bisoprol and edoxabam. This last year can’t go with conspation
Wow, I never heard of a low fiber diet. I’m going on a pilgrimage which involves a 70 mile hike (not all at one time at a remote location). I want to avoid having to poop on the hike. First I thought of Miralax or Fleet suppository (I’m checking with my doctor). I’ll experiment with the low fiber diet first. I subscribed to your channels. Thanks so much.
I was mostly plantbased the last years and my bowel movements where on the runny side and I still got a fissure. I started to eat more animal foods, expecialy fat and bone broth. My Dr said that my fissure is healing and to increase the fiber. I did the exact opposite, as my diet consisted I mostly fiber and I still got the fissure, so I don't think fibber is the solution. I eat alot of animal fat and I take magnesium citrate. My bowel movements are small and easy to pass. I still have fissures but they are getting better. Hope this helps
Introduce a small thin piece of aloe vera gel every night before bedtime and rub a little bit of the gel around your anus. Also, drink 500ml of water with aloe vera or natural, homemade, sugar free, fruit juice. You'll get better and your fissure will heal in a matter of 15 - 30 days. Just be disciplined and constant.
@@mindpower2824 wow! Thank you for this advice, I will do so
Animal foods help many… 👍
I am 72 , I have been having in the morning 4 years plus other fruit and a slice of brown toast plus a glass of water and tea . Hi how about medium sized dinner and then maybe a bun late I have never drank adult smoke get fit and now my doctor is sending me to see especially I had a bit of blood in my pool not looking forward to it it just makes me wonder thank you
Dr. Chang would you please address the chemicals that make up Miralax. It works but those chemicals are used in anti freeze. Also Miralax is high in oxalates, bad for the kidneys. So - what else is there for someone like me whose nerves in the colon just aren't working. Seems bringing the poop down is the problem not bulk or hardness. What kind of doctor could help me with this? Thank you very much for any help you can share. It is really scary.
Thank you….👏
If suffering of Lumbago and are considering hemorrhoid surgery, what would be things to ask the doctor? Thanks so much.