Question 1

do oranges and pears help constipation?

Accepted Answer

Pears could cause: Gi upset and loose bowel movements in people who are intolerant to sorbitol (a sugar in pears ; some other fruits).

Question 2

can orange juice help with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: Orange juice does not usually help the bowels move properly. If it is just an occasional problem, you might want to consider prunes. In the long run, you will want to increase fiber in your diet. A fiber cereal is good for that. I mix mine up in yogurt each morning to give it a better taste. Often I add in fruit also. Good luck.

Question 3

m58, is am prediabetic with constipation problem, so i eat too much of oranges and bananas which eases my problem, is this bad for me?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Actually bananas are notorious for causing constipation. Eliminate those, drink plenty of water and watch your dairy products ( they harden the stool). If you haven't had your colon evaluated recently by colonoscopy, you should do so.

Question 4

since orange juice is acidic, can it prevent this constipation?

Accepted Answer

Any fluids: That are caffeine free/alcohol free whentaken in proper quantities of 80-100 oz per day can prevent constipation. Acidic plays no specific role in constipation.

Question 5

if i eat a lot of oranges could that act as a laxative? or make constipation worse?

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Probably should: act as a laxative because of a lot of fiber in it.

Question 6

am taking metamucil orange powder once a day for constipation. just found out i'm pregnant, is it safe to keep taking it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Metamucil is safe to take during pregnancy.

Question 7

i've been suffering from severe constipation i drink 1ltr water a day, eat oranges, brown bread with fibre and walk everyday more than 20minutes help?

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Hopefully: Generally fiber and water are key to bowel regularity. If these methods do not help, a doctors visit might be in order.

Question 8

i have frequent constipation, sometimes a yellow/orange jelly like substance will come out when i try to use the restroom. is this normal or a sign of cancer?  it happens maybe once every couple months depending on what i eat.

Accepted Answer

Dr. can examine: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber-plus-water, Miralax (polyethylene glycol), Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... Dr. should examine, and may prescribe helpful meds too.

Question 9

diagnosed with gastritis 2 weeks ago - using zantac (ranitidine).  day before and since having orange stool and constipation - please help - age 35/female?

Accepted Answer

No worries: If you are eating ok, don't worry. Drink lot of water. Bleeding in the stomach causes diarrhea not constipation . Not sure why stool is orange unless ur bathroom light is yellow. With gastritis u get black or red stools  if it is severe. Eat light frequent meals. Avoid tobacco alcohol caffeine and meds like ibuprofen,Advil etc. Skip a meal if you want. Over eatin is also not good for few days.

Question 10

i had spagetti. have constipation today and yesterday. found what looked like dried spagetti and what felt like a orange fruit  membrane in stool.help

Accepted Answer

Of course, it is: very common to recognize something in the stool that looks like something we've eaten. Usually this means we need more bulk/fiber to add to stool while food is being digested, as well as more water...lots more water. Nothing other than increasing fiber (cereal, brown rice, quinoa, vegetables) and water needs to be done.  It will pass:)

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M58, is am prediabetic with constipation problem, so i eat too much of oranges and bananas which eases my problem, is this bad for me?

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Since orange juice is acidic, can it prevent this constipation?

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If i eat a lot of oranges could that act as a laxative? or make constipation worse?

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Am taking metamucil orange powder once a day for constipation. just found out i'm pregnant, is it safe to keep taking it?

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I've been suffering from severe constipation i drink 1ltr water a day, eat oranges, brown bread with fibre and walk everyday more than 20minutes help?

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I have frequent constipation, sometimes a yellow/orange jelly like substance will come out when i try to use the restroom. is this normal or a sign of cancer? it happens maybe once every couple months depending on what i eat.

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Diagnosed with gastritis 2 weeks ago - using zantac (ranitidine). day before and since having orange stool and constipation - please help - age 35/female?

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I had spagetti. have constipation today and yesterday. found what looked like dried spagetti and what felt like a orange fruit membrane in stool.help

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