Yes colace works and less problems in tummy compared to Miralax. But still the surgery center asked me to take Miralax only after Surgery. 3 x 100mg at night works to have painless Bowel moment the next morning. This can help for temporary relief / delay Anal fissure surgery. Most of what this docs tell s is true for me. Ty.
I have to add, if you can't afford pranicura, the next best thing is Calmoseptine. Believe me, I tried everything, and nothing worked better than Pranicura...but it is expensive and times are tough. The pranicura does go a long way though. I've used it a lot and have hardly put a dent in the pot!
Here's a trick that some may find helpful. When constipated (eating a normal diet and haven't gone for at least three days), drink a full glass of luke warm water. Set a timer for ten minutes and repeat. Drink a second glass. Set the timer for ten more minutes. Repeat every ten minutes for one hour. Most people will have a BM within an hour or two. Worth a try anyway.
DrChang even though you cannot see all patients directly, but your videos give us more info, confidence and letting us know what to expect while we go through the condition/ recovery phase. Regardless what other proctologists think you are giving the confidence to overcome this condition where they fail.
That is so true, I have spent many hours watching videos that are supposed to help.. but they didn't ,then I found these, I won't be looking elsewhere, I really feel tht I am on way to a solution after many years. A million thanks 😊
I take Colace daily and this has been a game changer for keeping stools soft. Also, I have tried Pranicura and this stuff is magic! It definitely takes some getting use to but it does work. Thank you for all the great advice you give!!!
Yes colace works and less problems in tummy compared to Miralax. But still the surgery center asked me to take Miralax only after Surgery. 3 x 100mg at night works to have painless Bowel moment the next morning. This can help for temporary relief / delay Anal fissure surgery. Milk Of Magnesia works but after few days I felt my toe in feet having burning sensation. So definitely its not for long term use. Most of what this docs tell s is true for me. Ty.
I have used Panacura for 2 weeks and had positive results in just a few days. I had hemorrhoids like grapes and swollen anus. The swelling went down and the hemorrhoids shrunk with just a few applications. I am so thankful and impressed! Don’t hesitate to give it a try. I was desperate and found quick relief.
Thanks Doc! You’re content is very informative and has given some inside of a possible pattern. Thanks to this video, I’m understanding that my issue happens around my period. I wish my dr was more knowledgeable and understanding that it might be more than just “drink water and eat more fiber”… I knew it had nothing to do with either… Fleet Enemas have been a relief for the past two months (1 every 3 weeks as needed)
I’ve been using pranicura for many years now and have used many other products and honestly pranicura is the only stuff that really works for itching and burning relief. By far the best product out there, try it. You won’t be disappointed.
I love your explanations. You are so right above clueless Doctors. They don't bother to find out why. I am having many poos a day but little rocks and still feel bloated and constipated. My doctor told me to take docusate sodium and when I tried it for a couple days it didn;;t work, instead he just said stop taking it.
5:40 what would you say about chronic constipation that only stops during one's period? I have to say, I legitimately cried from the video. The muscle movements and inertia rings so true, and all along I was told I just have a bad diet no matter how much I try to eat cooked vegetables and no starch.
I just stumbled onto your videos. More info than I had before and don't feel so alone. You're great! Had a colonoscopy 4.5 years ago. Nothing unusual and told come back in 10 years. Lots of stress and not the best diet which is probably not helping my issues with constipation. I could go a few weeks and be what is normal for me. But constipation is back and then I end up having to take Miralax mix in packets. I feel need to go frequently when constipation is underway, and have loose stool, (not watery) each time until Miralax finally works. Very frustrating. I took it once today plus 3 Metamucil gummies and lots of water. No change yet. Maybe more normal tomorrow...so frustrating and uncomfortable.
Dr. Chung. You and I both know that after you eat, what you ate is not getting pooped out 30 minutes later. Unfortunately some people on here will believe you and actually think that is what is happening. The food is signaling the intestines to get things moving and food or waste material that was already there is then pooped out. Or it is signaled from another stimuli such as excitement from mountain biking. I feel that its important not to let people think that. Do you see what I mean? I do like that you included excitement. Whenever I would go shopping I would always have to poop out and about. I hated it because I would have to use a public restroom. But it never failed. Next time you’re constipated think about mountain biking .
I think that's an issue for a gastroenterologist. Constipation can contribute to diverticulitis, but I believe these videos focus on constipation as it relates to fissures, hemorrhoids, etc.
I drink kombucha every morning before breakfast. Its worked like no other. Docusate, miralax all torn my stomach up. I'm post menopause, so I know about the hormone thing also.
Just hearing you talk about it is giving me PTSD. One gynac gave me iron tablets that caused constipation during covid. 3 years now and the fissure keeps coming back. Skin tags getting inflammation and bigger
I really relate to and appreciate this discussion…….constipation is a very complicated subject!! May I just say “Happy Holidays” to you and your family Dr Chung. Coming into your office and having an actual appointment earlier this year, where we talked out my issues, was seriously the healthy highlight of my year, it changed everything for me, so thank you! 🎉 I wish you even more success in 2023! 🥳
After 40+ years of serious chronic constipation, my therapist suggested that in addition to other factors like 15 Rx meds a day, it’s possible that my problem is tied in to sexual abuse I endured for years as a kid & teen. “The Body Keeps the Score” was an enlightening book.
I think I ruined my gut. In 2020 I was diagnosed with a fissure and since my pregnancy 25 years ago I have had hemorrhoids. That he had controlled them well. The doctor recommended Phillips milk of magnesia to soften my stool. but I didn't ask how often. and I started taking it daily. I do po every day up to 3 times, it's not hard and it's not watery either and it's a normal color. I AM VERY AFRAID that my colon will stop working. I have tried to stop taking it but then I can't poo. and the pain is so intense that I think I will die. My diet included vegetables and little meat and a lot of water.
Um, colace totally kept me going through my hemmorhoidectomy/dentate line polyp removal and 4 skin tag removal surgery. Maybe not perfectly because opioids were so strong, and my pain was through the roof and had to do a couple of enemas and milk of Magnesia. I gotta say, though, I should have switched to Cannabis way sooner. Keeps your pain at bay, your intestines from slowing down like stupid opioids. Not to mention, it is hugely anti-inflammatory! I had so many "coffee grounds" in my poop from my stomach being destroyed by 2400mg of ibuprofen throughout the day. That stopped after switching to cannabis. Everything down there loosened up and relaxed enough where I could begin to finally heal. I can't believe how painful the whole ordeal has been. It makes me sad that doctors' hands are tied, and even though they might know it works, they can't recommend it to patients. I only take drops throughout the day and a pill (WITH PEANUT BUTTER--A MUST) at night. I'm sleeping better, and I'm pooping nearly pain-free now.
I know it's the cannabis that's helping with the pain because I didn't mix opioid and cannabis. I stopped one and continued right into the other. The next 48 hrs were trying. For about 12 hrs the opioid was still in my system and subdued pain but the cannabis takes like 48hrs to build up in your system enough to noticably dull pain. This meant about 24 hrs of very little pain relief until the cannabis started building up. Once it gets up, it's sustainable by drops every 4-6 hours because it wears off fast. The RSO pill is for long term pain relief but it really makes you sleepy so i only take it at night. And you must eat something fatty with it. I make a peanut butter sandwich grilled in butter, lol. If I don't, it does give me a huge stomach ache. If I do, it works great!
@Goat I used stool softeners (docusate ONLY) 4x/day. And that was for like 5-6weeks. Then I switched to Metamucil capsules 3x a day the next week. I still take Metamucil 2x a day and I'm 8weeks out.
I couldn't figure out my problem for over a year, I tried those Good belly shots of probiotics but they were to harsh for me and I put off probiotics for another 4-5 months lol (wish I didn't). Finally started probiotics pills and withing 3 days I don't have a constipation problem anymore. It's like once I turned 40 I just had to have probiotics for some reason.
@yourfriendlyproctologist Dr. Chong, can a low sodium diagnosis be the cause of my chronic constipation? It seems to have started about the same time I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, that has been repaired, but it persists. It was exacerbated by pain meds when I had total knee replacement surgeries. My doctor prescribed Linzess. The jury is still out on its effectiveness. Thank you.
At least a plate full of salad a day is amazing -- helps your poop to be soft, narrow, and soft. And 1 Collace pill at least 12 hours before you poop time helps.
thank you doc i use to have terrible constipation and dealing with recovering from a fissure right now. sometimes i don't feel hungry but i eat anyway to keep blood sugar leveled and to keep anxiety low. but i am wondering if my body says ur not hungry should i not eat at that moment? lets' say for lunch. sometimes i think my metabolism is slow. so i get bloated. i think i'll listen to my body more.
Have been living with Colon Cleanser-Super for years and that's how i survive... I now assume that many people function that way since it's always out of stock...
Dr chung after 2 surgeries for anal prolapse, one because the stiches got torn along with a piece of my sigmoid colon. I now suffer from Tenesmus (a constant feeling I have to go poo all the time) I get physical therapy to help with relaxation of my pelvic floor. When I woke up from the 2nd surgery I felt a severe pain in my tailbone, this is caused by my really tight pelvic floor. My physical therapist does an ultrasound of my pelvic floor everytime and it is not the little basket it should be, but it is so contracted its flat and 2 inches out of place. I had these surgeries in 2018. After it took me six months to recover. Once I was fully recovered I would walk around or sit even laying down I had this constant feeling of having to go. I could not walk more than 5 min before I had to go. Sometimes I feel like I have to go and when I go nothing happens. I had to start wearing incontinence underwear. It was very embarrassing to be shopping and your constantly going to the bathroom. I noticed that if I took a percussette the feeling would stop. I went back to my pain specialist who I saw for years ɓut I wanted to get of all painmeds and had a nerve stimulator implanted in my back once the pain stopped I detoxed at home and was completely free of medication and feeling great. Until the surgeries for the prolapse. I wish I would have never had them. Because now I am back on the medication and take tablets that counter act the opiate receptors in in the stomach to counter act the slow down of the intestines without affecting the opiate receptors in the brain. So the relief stays the same. However this doesn't always work and I still get constipated, my pain doctor prescribed lactulose but this causes very painful gas. The more days I don't go to the toilet the worse the pain gets. The whole situation has been extremely detrimental to my life. Do you have any solutions for this and have you come across this in your practice.
I've always wondered, the poop that's coming out, is it food from yesterday, or two days ago? Or is it different for everyone depending on body conditions and the type of food?
well in m undestanding old poop smells like it's old. it's different than poop from yesterday. you can just tell that poop smells different like it's been out in the sun or something.
Here is a silly question for you... what does constipation feel like? i.e. Does it always feel like you have to go? One MD told me a person should normally poop 2-3 times a day. But the thing is... I don't feel the need. Could my nutrition/eating and physical activity to have something to do with it? It is usual for me to go 1-2 days without pooping, but sometimes it has taken even longer. And when I finally fell like pooping, it's not difficult/painful usually. I'm jus curious, and would like to understand the situation bit better. I am not concerned ut should I be? TIA for taking the time to read this and possibly comment. Luv your vids.
Two to three times a day to two or three times a week is considered normal, but if you don't go for more than three days it's probably time to intervene.
@@alansach8437 But why intervene if there's no feeling of need to poop and when I do get the feeling, I do not have a problems like hard stool or diarrhea. Also since transitioning to carnivore about 3 months ago, I've come to realize fibre is not necessary, at least on carnivore. My gut functions perfectly. There were some initial problems during adaptation period, but they did not last long
Sir you don't want to answer my question that's okay, but at least make a video on,laser surgery for piles vs conventional open surgery, which is good for you
Dear Dr. Chung I have chronic constipation for years. It was happened during depression several years ago, I had a bed rest, reduce activty and eat schedule was disrupted. I feel slow stool movement and slow gut emptying (cannot feel hungry). My GP said my gut peristalsis is weaker than average. Do you have any tips to overcome this ? Thank U.
Dr. Chung I got holes always in my poo it's pretty yucky looking at the poo but this is concerning to me. Can you let me know what's going on with my body. I know I got parasites in my intestines because I been trying to battle this problem. I see some white dots some black dots and red slimy like jelly looking string like things in my poo but I'm concerned about the holes in my stools also. I drink beer everyday about 5 beers it helps my stomach feel better cause it helps keep me regular.
Could sudden chronic constipation in older people be the result from a serious annus injury 20 or 30 years ago? I’m 70 and have had constipation for the last year or more. Have been taken BP and cholesterol meds for other issues as well for over 30 yrs too.
Do you remember bright's disease of the kidneys? It was later was better microscopes shown to be about four different diseases. In the case of the doctor who cut off the colace because a few patients said it didn't work, it may be a case of more than one possible cause you have seven roots right here for constipation and like you said colace doesn't treat emotional stuff very well.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist I agree that's a very good point. There's a whole lot of math involved when you test something in the real world. I consider diarrhea a symptom not a disease. I consider constipation a symptom not a disease. You might be able to treat the symptom effectively regardless of the disease. It's a very profitable approach to medicine and very popular in the capitalist system. I have a lot of digestive problems and I did go and get a set time put in an abscess on my anus. Most of the problems with my digestive system I sincerely believe are caused from neurological damage from substance use. I can't find anybody who would accept my theory of the etiology. So I just treat myself.
Hi Dr. Chung, I was just thinking, this is gonna be a weird question, what do you think about inserting like 1-2 oz of water (drinking or alkaline water) inside the anus before sleeping to make the tip of the poop Softer??? I've never tried it but I wonder if it's okay to do so. 🤔🤔🤔
I had to drink antiflamatories for 3 month and maybe that was it and also my pelvic floor is week but working on it. But how I can fix my colon after so many medication. ?
Hi. I need some advise and not sure what to do. I have a hemroid not sure if there is any internal. The blood has caused me to loose the urge to go and seems to be causing constipation. Is there anything you can suggest to increase my urge to go so I do not have to force it and go at the right time. I have change my diet more water more fibre more fruit and veg but it not helping. Any help will be greatly appreciated
I have/had 3 stage 2 hemroids which where/are internal. I've used a couple solutions which have helped. It took a couple months but I'm not suffering anymore at all hence referring to my hemroid as if I have them or dont have them. I've done a couple changes but I do believe a diet change makes a huge difference as well as some other solutions there was no need for any surgery at least for now.
I hope you reply this but after my hemorrhoids treatment I feel my butt hole feel like tighter bec. Of that even fart I have to push hard to feel relieved.
Sir i was watching your videos in June 2022 before my surgery for piles. I had fissure also. And in June I did surgery and after that i was godd til 26 Dec 2022 . On 27 dec i had constipation after that when I stool I got blood with stool not that much On 28,29,30 i still got blood with stool What can be the reason I ate something potatoes, and chicken Please answer. J am worried😥😥
Hi there! Give Pranicura a try for hemorrhoids, fissures, and itching! You can only find it at: www.Pranicura.com
Yes colace works and less problems in tummy compared to Miralax. But still the surgery center asked me to take Miralax only after Surgery.
3 x 100mg at night works to have painless Bowel moment the next morning. This can help for temporary relief / delay Anal fissure surgery.
Most of what this docs tell s is true for me. Ty.
This stuff is AMAZING
I have to add, if you can't afford pranicura, the next best thing is Calmoseptine. Believe me, I tried everything, and nothing worked better than Pranicura...but it is expensive and times are tough. The pranicura does go a long way though. I've used it a lot and have hardly put a dent in the pot!
Here's a trick that some may find helpful. When constipated (eating a normal diet and haven't gone for at least three days), drink a full glass of luke warm water. Set a timer for ten minutes and repeat. Drink a second glass. Set the timer for ten more minutes. Repeat every ten minutes for one hour. Most people will have a BM within an hour or two. Worth a try anyway.
Did you try
Friend of mine tried, he drowned to d3ath. Thanks a lot man…
The placebo effect is powerful. The mind is so powerful. Anxiety plays a big role for me. Plus after menopause women need more water and fiber.
I'm addicted to this channel. I live on the east coast and am seriously thinking of flying to CA for an office visit.
totally see that here in CT. he will do a photo email for you or at least has recently if you need. just email him!🎉
I wish you were closer to me so I could come and visit you to help me out with constipation and hemorrhoids!! You are wonderful.
Protect this man at all costs he is so wholesome omg
DrChang even though you cannot see all patients directly, but your videos give us more info, confidence and letting us know what to expect while we go through the condition/ recovery phase.
Regardless what other proctologists think you are giving the confidence to overcome this condition where they fail.
I appreciate your words. thank you. Best to you!
That is so true, I have spent many hours watching videos that are supposed to help.. but they didn't ,then I found these, I won't be looking elsewhere, I really feel tht I am on way to a solution after many years. A million thanks 😊
If only more doctors were like Dr. Chung!! Thank you for this video!
The best doctor ever❤so much explanatory and so kind personality! Thank you Doc!
I take Colace daily and this has been a game changer for keeping stools soft. Also, I have tried Pranicura and this stuff is magic! It definitely takes some getting use to but it does work. Thank you for all the great advice you give!!!
Do you have hemorrhoids or fissure???
@@khalidalqoraish4181 hemorrhoids
Have you tried probiotic pills? That's the only thing that turned around my issue, everything else was a temporary fix.
Yes colace works and less problems in tummy compared to Miralax. But still the surgery center asked me to take Miralax only after Surgery.
3 x 100mg at night works to have painless Bowel moment the next morning. This can help for temporary relief / delay Anal fissure surgery.
Milk Of Magnesia works but after few days I felt my toe in feet having burning sensation. So definitely its not for long term use.
Most of what this docs tell s is true for me. Ty.
Hey do you still use pranicura...
I have used Panacura for 2 weeks and had positive results in just a few days. I had hemorrhoids like grapes and swollen anus. The swelling went down and the hemorrhoids shrunk with just a few applications. I am so thankful and impressed! Don’t hesitate to give it a try. I was desperate and found quick relief.
Thanks Doc! You’re content is very informative and has given some inside of a possible pattern. Thanks to this video, I’m understanding that my issue happens around my period. I wish my dr was more knowledgeable and understanding that it might be more than just “drink water and eat more fiber”… I knew it had nothing to do with either… Fleet Enemas have been a relief for the past two months (1 every 3 weeks as needed)
Beer and coffee helps move the bowls , Castro oil on the stomach Epson salt baths also all are a good laxative.
Haha your thumbnails are getting better and better! Same with your video editing skills.
I try!! Definitely new territory....thanks for noticing!
I’ve been using pranicura for many years now and have used many other products and honestly pranicura is the only stuff that really works for itching and burning relief. By far the best product out there, try it. You won’t be disappointed.
For hemorrhoid?
Congrats to you!! I'm so happy for you.
Hey do you use it continuously for everyday
I love your explanations. You are so right above clueless Doctors. They don't bother to find out why. I am having many poos a day but little rocks and still feel bloated and constipated. My doctor told me to take docusate sodium and when I tried it for a couple days it didn;;t work, instead he just said stop taking it.
Your videos are both super educational & entertaining… too bad we had to meet under these circumstances 😂😂
LOL!
Thanks again Doctor. Treating constipation in isolation with food, drink didn't help many of us as we ignored the other factors.
5:40 what would you say about chronic constipation that only stops during one's period?
I have to say, I legitimately cried from the video. The muscle movements and inertia rings so true, and all along I was told I just have a bad diet no matter how much I try to eat cooked vegetables and no starch.
Have you had your thyroid tested?
@@amber40494No, but my weight is stable.
Yes! Doctor Emotional stress gives me constipation!
I’m going through this how you doing now ??? My anus is so tight
I just stumbled onto your videos. More info than I had before and don't feel so alone. You're great! Had a colonoscopy 4.5 years ago. Nothing unusual and told come back in 10 years. Lots of stress and not the best diet which is probably not helping my issues with constipation. I could go a few weeks and be what is normal for me. But constipation is back and then I end up having to take Miralax mix in packets. I feel need to go frequently when constipation is underway, and have loose stool, (not watery) each time until Miralax finally works. Very frustrating. I took it once today plus 3 Metamucil gummies and lots of water. No change yet. Maybe more normal tomorrow...so frustrating and uncomfortable.
👏 Love you doctor! So clear, so perfectly said and explained, so supportive and empathetic! Thank you! ❤
Dr. Chung. You and I both know that after you eat, what you ate is not getting pooped out 30 minutes later. Unfortunately some people on here will believe you and actually think that is what is happening. The food is signaling the intestines to get things moving and food or waste material that was already there is then pooped out. Or it is signaled from another stimuli such as excitement from mountain biking. I feel that its important not to let people think that. Do you see what I mean? I do like that you included excitement. Whenever I would go shopping I would always have to poop out and about. I hated it because I would have to use a public restroom. But it never failed. Next time you’re constipated think about mountain biking .
Taking a reasonable vitamin B1 supplement can help with giving that pumping action to the colon. Heard about it, tried it, worked
How much?
@@babylegs1968 it's benfotiamine, I have them in 200mg capsules
How much are you taking that helps. I hope you will answer so it will help others .
I take it.zit doesnot help me.Matter of fact it constipated me.Everybody’s body is different.
Can you recommend a brand?
I wish you were my doctor. Been experiencing constipation for 4 years.
I will pray that you get the proper care.God Bless.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹
Merry Christmas dr Chung and everybody else, may your bottom ends be content this holliday!
Lol! I love it.
How is it possible that someone can only have a bowel movement only once a month????
Great video. Any plans for a future video on diverticulitis?
I think that's an issue for a gastroenterologist. Constipation can contribute to diverticulitis, but I believe these videos focus on constipation as it relates to fissures, hemorrhoids, etc.
I drink kombucha every morning before breakfast. Its worked like no other. Docusate, miralax all torn my stomach up.
I'm post menopause, so I know about the hormone thing also.
Just hearing you talk about it is giving me PTSD. One gynac gave me iron tablets that caused constipation during covid. 3 years now and the fissure keeps coming back. Skin tags getting inflammation and bigger
I really relate to and appreciate this discussion…….constipation is a very complicated subject!!
May I just say “Happy Holidays” to you and your family Dr Chung. Coming into your office and having an actual appointment earlier this year, where we talked out my issues, was seriously the healthy highlight of my year, it changed everything for me, so thank you! 🎉 I wish you even more success in 2023! 🥳
Thank you so much! Best to you too, Julia!
You are a really good doctor.Thank you.
After 40+ years of serious chronic constipation, my therapist suggested that in addition to other factors like 15 Rx meds a day, it’s possible that my problem is tied in to sexual abuse I endured for years as a kid & teen. “The Body Keeps the Score” was an enlightening book.
So maybe your stress hormone cortisol may be out of place and the body needs to be in a more parasympathetic state
Hey dr
Thanks for the video. I had stress and health anxiety for a month. Since day 1 I’m having constipation and tight Anus problem.
Yes I’m going through this also plz tell me how you doing now ?
I think I ruined my gut. In 2020 I was diagnosed with a fissure and since my pregnancy 25 years ago I have had hemorrhoids. That he had controlled them well. The doctor recommended Phillips milk of magnesia to soften my stool. but I didn't ask how often. and I started taking it daily. I do po every day up to 3 times, it's not hard and it's not watery either and it's a normal color. I AM VERY AFRAID that my colon will stop working. I have tried to stop taking it but then I can't poo. and the pain is so intense that I think I will die. My diet included vegetables and little meat and a lot of water.
Um, colace totally kept me going through my hemmorhoidectomy/dentate line polyp removal and 4 skin tag removal surgery. Maybe not perfectly because opioids were so strong, and my pain was through the roof and had to do a couple of enemas and milk of Magnesia. I gotta say, though, I should have switched to Cannabis way sooner. Keeps your pain at bay, your intestines from slowing down like stupid opioids. Not to mention, it is hugely anti-inflammatory! I had so many "coffee grounds" in my poop from my stomach being destroyed by 2400mg of ibuprofen throughout the day. That stopped after switching to cannabis. Everything down there loosened up and relaxed enough where I could begin to finally heal. I can't believe how painful the whole ordeal has been. It makes me sad that doctors' hands are tied, and even though they might know it works, they can't recommend it to patients. I only take drops throughout the day and a pill (WITH PEANUT BUTTER--A MUST) at night. I'm sleeping better, and I'm pooping nearly pain-free now.
I know it's the cannabis that's helping with the pain because I didn't mix opioid and cannabis. I stopped one and continued right into the other. The next 48 hrs were trying. For about 12 hrs the opioid was still in my system and subdued pain but the cannabis takes like 48hrs to build up in your system enough to noticably dull pain. This meant about 24 hrs of very little pain relief until the cannabis started building up. Once it gets up, it's sustainable by drops every 4-6 hours because it wears off fast. The RSO pill is for long term pain relief but it really makes you sleepy so i only take it at night. And you must eat something fatty with it. I make a peanut butter sandwich grilled in butter, lol. If I don't, it does give me a huge stomach ache. If I do, it works great!
@@scarpru what did you do for constipation?
@Goat I used stool softeners (docusate ONLY) 4x/day. And that was for like 5-6weeks. Then I switched to Metamucil capsules 3x a day the next week. I still take Metamucil 2x a day and I'm 8weeks out.
What’s in Panacura.The ingredients,please.Are they all safe?
Fantastic video, very helpful 😀 Thank you as always
Can miralax stop working? Or does that mean we should increase the dose? Thank you doc
It stopped working for me 😢
Wish you were in my area. Finding doctors to listen is hard.
At 44, having poop issues my entire life, I'm down to talk POOP anywhere, anytime!
So many doctors don't have a clue about even the basics of health care and will argue with you if you pick up on it.
I couldn't figure out my problem for over a year, I tried those Good belly shots of probiotics but they were to harsh for me and I put off probiotics for another 4-5 months lol (wish I didn't). Finally started probiotics pills and withing 3 days I don't have a constipation problem anymore. It's like once I turned 40 I just had to have probiotics for some reason.
What probiotics are you taking? The brand you take
Hi doctor, Happy new year to you and your family
Happy holidays Doc, thanks for all your generous and selfless help!!! 🙂
Dr Albert
Is it wise to take laxative for a kick start to your bowels?
He doesn’t answer anymore
Long term laxative cause constipation
@yourfriendlyproctologist Dr. Chong, can a low sodium diagnosis be the cause of my chronic constipation? It seems to have started about the same time I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, that has been repaired, but it persists. It was exacerbated by pain meds when I had total knee replacement surgeries. My doctor prescribed Linzess. The jury is still out on its effectiveness. Thank you.
At least a plate full of salad a day is amazing -- helps your poop to be soft, narrow, and soft. And 1 Collace pill at least 12 hours before you poop time helps.
Emotions yup. In the ancient west and near East compassion was associated with the bowels. "Bowels of mercy" [the Bible]
I was wondering what you think about nefedipine for fissures ?
thank you doc i use to have terrible constipation and dealing with recovering from a fissure right now. sometimes i don't feel hungry but i eat anyway to keep blood sugar leveled and to keep anxiety low. but i am wondering if my body says ur not hungry should i not eat at that moment? lets' say for lunch. sometimes i think my metabolism is slow. so i get bloated. i think i'll listen to my body more.
Awesome and knowledgeable video
So doc how do we fix constipation?
Have been living with Colon Cleanser-Super for years and that's how i survive... I now assume that many people function that way since it's always out of stock...
Dr chung after 2 surgeries for anal prolapse, one because the stiches got torn along with a piece of my sigmoid colon.
I now suffer from Tenesmus (a constant feeling I have to go poo all the time)
I get physical therapy to help with relaxation of my pelvic floor.
When I woke up from the 2nd surgery I felt a severe pain in my tailbone, this is caused by my really tight pelvic floor.
My physical therapist does an ultrasound of my pelvic floor everytime and it is not the little basket it should be, but it is so contracted its flat and 2 inches out of place.
I had these surgeries in 2018.
After it took me six months to recover.
Once I was fully recovered I would walk around or sit even laying down I had this constant feeling of having to go.
I could not walk more than 5 min before I had to go.
Sometimes I feel like I have to go and when I go nothing happens.
I had to start wearing incontinence underwear.
It was very embarrassing to be shopping and your constantly going to the bathroom.
I noticed that if I took a percussette the feeling would stop.
I went back to my pain specialist who I saw for years ɓut I wanted to get of all painmeds and had a nerve stimulator implanted in my back once the pain stopped I detoxed at home and was completely free of medication and feeling great.
Until the surgeries for the prolapse.
I wish I would have never had them.
Because now I am back on the medication and take tablets that counter act the opiate receptors in in the stomach to counter act the slow down of the intestines without affecting the opiate receptors in the brain.
So the relief stays the same.
However this doesn't always work and I still get constipated, my pain doctor prescribed lactulose but this causes very painful gas.
The more days I don't go to the toilet the worse the pain gets.
The whole situation has been extremely detrimental to my life.
Do you have any solutions for this and have you come across this in your practice.
Thank you for your information
What are the 7 reasons? Anyone have the list?
So these are the 7 resons but where are the 7 solutions?
What can someone take for pain?
I've always wondered, the poop that's coming out, is it food from yesterday, or two days ago? Or is it different for everyone depending on body conditions and the type of food?
well in m undestanding old poop smells like it's old. it's different than poop from yesterday. you can just tell that poop smells different like it's been out in the sun or something.
@@banderas2000lol
Here is a silly question for you... what does constipation feel like? i.e. Does it always feel like you have to go? One MD told me a person should normally poop 2-3 times a day. But the thing is... I don't feel the need. Could my nutrition/eating and physical activity to have something to do with it? It is usual for me to go 1-2 days without pooping, but sometimes it has taken even longer. And when I finally fell like pooping, it's not difficult/painful usually.
I'm jus curious, and would like to understand the situation bit better. I am not concerned ut should I be? TIA for taking the time to read this and possibly comment. Luv your vids.
Two to three times a day to two or three times a week is considered normal, but if you don't go for more than three days it's probably time to intervene.
@@alansach8437 But why intervene if there's no feeling of need to poop and when I do get the feeling, I do not have a problems like hard stool or diarrhea.
Also since transitioning to carnivore about 3 months ago, I've come to realize fibre is not necessary, at least on carnivore. My gut functions perfectly. There were some initial problems during adaptation period, but they did not last long
what about magnesium citrate? I saw on a herbal website that said its good to have that supplement to help constipation aswell.
I took magnesium citrate before I went to bed and the next morning went to the bathroom, plus 2 more times that day, really helped out!!
I've found that docusate works very well but sennasides didn't help. In fact sennaside seemed to make things worse.
Can a fissure cut come in front part close to vaginal opening and does it take time to heal
Sir you don't want to answer my question that's okay, but at least make a video on,laser surgery for piles vs conventional open surgery, which is good for you
Dear Dr. Chung
I have chronic constipation for years. It was happened during depression several years ago, I had a bed rest, reduce activty and eat schedule was disrupted.
I feel slow stool movement and slow gut emptying (cannot feel hungry). My GP said my gut peristalsis is weaker than average. Do you have any tips to overcome this ? Thank U.
Dr. Chung I got holes always in my poo it's pretty yucky looking at the poo but this is concerning to me. Can you let me know what's going on with my body. I know I got parasites in my intestines because I been trying to battle this problem. I see some white dots some black dots and red slimy like jelly looking string like things in my poo but I'm concerned about the holes in my stools also. I drink beer everyday about 5 beers it helps my stomach feel better cause it helps keep me regular.
I never had issues with digestion or constipation....until I was hospitalized with Covid two years ago. Do you think there is a connection?
the cream is not available on amazon.
Can you take muralax everyday. I'm contispstipated everyday
My doc said you can. Every other day works for me.
Thanks
I do all that and go every day…’still constipated 😒😒
How about addressing prolapse?
Can you make a video with excessive yellow and white mucus pooping 💩
How about squats will that kill d consipation
I would like to try Reactivate, but it has para end in it. Isn't that bad for you?
Doc, is it hard for you to do mountain biking with hemorrhoids?
I had to rewind 3 times to match the medicine he's talking about.
Why is the first poop hard when it comes out and the rest is soft?
Same question for me
The front of the line has been in the colon the longest and it has lost the most water. I'm pretty sure that's why.
Could sudden chronic constipation in older people be the result from a serious annus injury 20 or 30 years ago? I’m 70 and have had constipation for the last year or more. Have been taken BP and cholesterol meds for other issues as well for over 30 yrs too.
whats the cure for water content of poop??? i drink alot of water but why is my poop still so hard and dry asf??? help!???
A cup of warm prune juice 🙂
Where can you find that?
Grocery stores
Have you recovered
My baby is 1 yr 6 and struggling with constipation I'm really hurt☺️ I tried almost everything nothing is Changing
Is he ok now?
Bile and vitamin b1
Is there a place for maxeran with gastric mobility issues?
Do you remember bright's disease of the kidneys? It was later was better microscopes shown to be about four different diseases. In the case of the doctor who cut off the colace because a few patients said it didn't work, it may be a case of more than one possible cause you have seven roots right here for constipation and like you said colace doesn't treat emotional stuff very well.
My point is this "GI doctor" blindly took patients off colace without a proper understanding of each patient. It's not the way I do medicine.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist I agree that's a very good point. There's a whole lot of math involved when you test something in the real world. I consider diarrhea a symptom not a disease. I consider constipation a symptom not a disease. You might be able to treat the symptom effectively regardless of the disease. It's a very profitable approach to medicine and very popular in the capitalist system. I have a lot of digestive problems and I did go and get a set time put in an abscess on my anus. Most of the problems with my digestive system I sincerely believe are caused from neurological damage from substance use. I can't find anybody who would accept my theory of the etiology. So I just treat myself.
Hi Dr. Chung, I was just thinking, this is gonna be a weird question, what do you think about inserting like 1-2 oz of water (drinking or alkaline water) inside the anus before sleeping to make the tip of the poop Softer??? I've never tried it but I wonder if it's okay to do so. 🤔🤔🤔
Why can’t we create a medicine that makes us have that event where we get excited and the goblet cells create more mucous and allow us to poop?
Just like when you go mountain bike riding.
Why aren’t we using phynol tnaline like we had in ex lax in the 80’s
I’m going to try electrogalvanic stimulation. I have system I used to use when I ran track
That was very thorough! I would love to know your thoughts on bringing back peristalsis to the end of the track (sigmoid-rectal junction to anus).
Actually constipation is easy to diagnose did anything come out? The etiology is difficult
Yes, the treatment is the trickiest part.
i have the#7 how to cure that.
I had to drink antiflamatories for 3 month and maybe that was it and also my pelvic floor is week but working on it. But how I can fix my colon after so many medication. ?
Hi. I need some advise and not sure what to do. I have a hemroid not sure if there is any internal. The blood has caused me to loose the urge to go and seems to be causing constipation. Is there anything you can suggest to increase my urge to go so I do not have to force it and go at the right time. I have change my diet more water more fibre more fruit and veg but it not helping. Any help will be greatly appreciated
How are you now
I have/had 3 stage 2 hemroids which where/are internal. I've used a couple solutions which have helped. It took a couple months but I'm not suffering anymore at all hence referring to my hemroid as if I have them or dont have them. I've done a couple changes but I do believe a diet change makes a huge difference as well as some other solutions there was no need for any surgery at least for now.
@@help1233 thank you for your kind reply
How much time it took for you to heal
It did take some time. A couple months. I'm not sure if stress prolonged healing but it a possibility.
@@help1233 🥺 thank you for letting me know
You’re hilarious 😂
I hope you reply this but after my hemorrhoids treatment I feel my butt hole feel like tighter bec. Of that even fart I have to push hard to feel relieved.
Should i take lasiks and how?❤
Wear Glasses or Contacts. Lasik is risky.
-NB (Optician)
ps: what's this got to do with poop?
Penacure help me my fissure pain is gone but the cut scar still there
Becarfull there it can come back any time try to keep soft stool
Can Stress & Anxiety cause chronic constipation and tightness in the anus ?
Sir i was watching your videos in June 2022 before my surgery for piles. I had fissure also. And in June I did surgery and after that i was godd til 26 Dec 2022 . On 27 dec i had constipation after that when I stool I got blood with stool not that much
On 28,29,30 i still got blood with stool
What can be the reason
I ate something potatoes, and chicken
Please answer. J am worried😥😥
Hope you’re better now??