Question 1

is it really better for digestion to not drink liquid with meals?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Unless there is a problem with partial stomach removal, usually for ulcers. The change in anatomy can make a difference. Weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) is a special case which limits amount and volume of food and drink. Most people don't need to separate liquids from solids; gut has large reserve capacit to deal with it.

Question 2

hello sir, i've a very bad digestion is very poor i'll go to toilet once in a two days and i drink good amount of water, please help me.

Accepted Answer

What symptoms please: When you indicate a "poor digestive process" are you talking about altered stool frequency, texture, pattern, do you mean indigestion, pyrosis, heartburn, or could you be referring to issues of swallowing or stool continence? Also, nonspecific GI symptoms may include: bloating, distension, abdominal discomfort, gassiness, burping, flatus. Lastly, is your gallbladder, liver, pancreas the problem?

Question 3

i have really bad digestion. i also have content constipation. nothing seems to help. even drinking fiber doesn't help?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: Since you are over 50 years old, you need to have a colonoscopy first. At that point you could be treated with other medications or other testing can be considered to help you move your bowels. Try MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) every day.

Question 4

is it okay to drink around 500 ml water along with food..or does it interfere with the digestion process. when is the best time to drink water.?

Accepted Answer

That's only about...: ...a little more than 2 cups of water per meal. Why would you think that's too much, and what's your concern that you can only drink water at certain times of the day?

Question 5

hello !
i have a normal digestion system, i would go at least twice to the toilet, but few days ago it just got complicated,three days in a row i had no digestion and i drink one tbl spoon of olive oil and it helped but after that same problem...

Accepted Answer

Sounds confusing but: If asking about constipation, 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-with-water, polyethylene glycol, Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A doctor can evaluate and help too.

Question 6

i'm having trouble with digestion i think. any thing i eat or drink even water, it feel's like  that it's still on my chest . i feel like vomiting.

Accepted Answer

Throqt: Could be acid reflux esophageal spasm or a stomach issue. See a GI asap

Question 7

drinking water after a meal. is it ok? or it can interupt my digestion.

Accepted Answer

Just fine: Drinking water during ir after a meal is totally fine.

Question 8

how soon before and after eating a meal should i drink water if don't want it to interfere with my appetite and digestion?

Accepted Answer

Drink before &during: Drink a glass of water before (decreases appetite and fills your stomach), and during your meal.  It "lubricates the food, " helps you swallow, and also fills you up.  Try for 2qts of water per day!

Question 9

i have digestion disorders & chronic constipation despite drinking about 3 liters of water &eating high amount of fibers (raw&cooked vegetables) , why?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: Some people have sluggish bowel, colonic inertia. Sometimes meds or hormones play a role. Gyn or pelvic muscle issues, internal hernias, other. Get checked.

Question 10

is it harmful to drink water after a meal? is it more apprpriate for digestion to drink water only either before or during a meal?

Accepted Answer

Food Myths: It is harmful not to drink water.  When you drink water is much less important.  Medicine has no rules or guidelines on when to drink water. Any guidelines are not coming from medicine.

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Hello sir, i've a very bad digestion is very poor i'll go to toilet once in a two days and i drink good amount of water, please help me.

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I have really bad digestion. i also have content constipation. nothing seems to help. even drinking fiber doesn't help?

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Is it okay to drink around 500 ml water along with food..or does it interfere with the digestion process. when is the best time to drink water.?

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Hello ! i have a normal digestion system, i would go at least twice to the toilet, but few days ago it just got complicated,three days in a row i had no digestion and i drink one tbl spoon of olive oil and it helped but after that same problem...

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I'm having trouble with digestion i think. any thing i eat or drink even water, it feel's like that it's still on my chest . i feel like vomiting.

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Drinking water after a meal. is it ok? or it can interupt my digestion.

A member asked:

How soon before and after eating a meal should i drink water if don't want it to interfere with my appetite and digestion?

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I have digestion disorders & chronic constipation despite drinking about 3 liters of water &eating high amount of fibers (raw&cooked vegetables) , why?

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Is it harmful to drink water after a meal? is it more apprpriate for digestion to drink water only either before or during a meal?

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