Q: i'm on a low carb diet (<30 g/day), and i haven't had a good poop in 5 days. what should i do to alleviate my constipation and not break my diet?

Diet: Consider adding probiotics, increasing your water and see what low carb fibers may be avalible.

Q: how do people do low carb diets and don't get constipated?

Fresh veggies: Fresh veggies are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, with adequate fluid intake, you should not get constipated. It depends on the type of carb and the amount of fiber. Alot of processed carbs are stripped of their fiber and contribute to constipation.

Q: i was just on a low carb diet and was constipated. since ending the diet, which lasted a month, my gas has smelled really bad. will it get better?

Probiotics: You may need more probiotics and more fiber in your diet.

Q: why am i constipated even though i eat daily fiber and 2.5 liters of water each day. i also have a equal diet plan. protein, carbs, veggies and fruit.

Constipation: The population is fixated on there bowels. Generally speaking a bowel movement up to every four days is normal if not painful. There are other causes for constipation because it sounds like you have a healthy diet. Hypothyroidism electrolyte imbalances such as low potassium and high calcium. Pain medication including opioid analgesics. May be idiopathic and medication may be beneficial.Would see m.

Q: i am having bloated stomach, sometimes bloody. my diet is low carb, high protien, low fat. i exercise twice a day. also constipated.

Hello. : Hello. Bloody bowel movements should be medically evaluated. You did not indicate how much water you drink per day or if you get fiber through the food you eat. Recommend eating at least 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day. Recommend at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day. This may help with the constipation. Recommend that you get checked out by your doctor as one can't automatically assume that constipation is the source of your bloody stools. Take care.

Question 1

what is the best way to avoid constipation on high carb diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drink plenty of water, at least one ounce per pound of body wt. Also incl plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and fiber from cereals.

Question 2

how can people eating low carb diets prevent constipation?

Accepted Answer

Fluid and fiber: When u avoid carbs u do not get the type of carb known as "fiber" that is so important 4 soft bowel movements.  Fiber holds the water in ur colon and keeps the stool soft.  U  can increase the fiber in ur diet without increasing carbs by supplementing with psyllium husk or other bulk laxative and then drinking lots of fluid . Take high fiber nuts, broccoli etc for your allowd carbs each day.

Question 3

i eat a high protein low-carb (virtually no carb) diet, could this contribute to my constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Add some raw broccoli and cauliflower to your diet for the bulk that you need.

Question 4

i am diabetic and on a low carb diet, what vitamins should i take and what vitamins are good to take for constipation.

Accepted Answer

You are not going: to get a high degree of consensus from medical professionals on this question. Many of us believe that if you eat according to dietary guidelines, with lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, you should be fine. Some have advised chromium for diabetes, but evidence of benefit is weak. You do need some fiber from whole grains even with a low carb diet to avoid constipation/get all you need:)

Question 5

could constipation cause pain in hip and side of waist i've started new low carb diet and been constipated and now in pain.

Accepted Answer

Posssibly: There are many causes of low back pain and hip pain.  Often they are related.  A bad hip can cause buttock, groin, and/or thigh pain.  Sometimes a pinched nerve in the back can cause back, buttock, and thigh pain depending on which nerve is involved.  If your pain does not improve or gets worse you should contact your physician to help identify the cause.

Question 6

i'm on a low carb diet (<30 g/day), and i haven't had a good poop in 5 days. what should i do to alleviate my constipation and not break my diet?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Consider adding probiotics, increasing your water and see what low carb fibers may be avalible.

Question 7

how do people do low carb diets and don't get constipated?

Accepted Answer

Fresh veggies: Fresh veggies are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, with adequate fluid intake, you should not get constipated. It depends on the type of carb and the amount of fiber. Alot of processed carbs are stripped of their fiber and contribute to constipation.

Question 8

i was just on a low carb diet and was constipated. since ending the diet, which lasted a month, my gas has smelled really bad. will it get better?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: You may need more probiotics and more fiber in your diet.

Question 9

why am i constipated even though i eat daily fiber and 2.5 liters of water each day. i also have a equal diet plan. protein, carbs, veggies and fruit.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: The population is fixated on there bowels. Generally speaking a bowel movement up to every four days is normal if not painful. There are other causes for constipation because it sounds like you have a healthy diet. Hypothyroidism electrolyte imbalances such as low potassium and high calcium. Pain medication including opioid analgesics. May be idiopathic and medication may be beneficial.Would see m.

Question 10

i am having bloated stomach, sometimes bloody. my diet is low carb, high protien, low fat. i exercise twice a day. also constipated.

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Bloody bowel movements should be medically evaluated.  You did not indicate how much water you drink per day or if you get fiber through the food you eat. Recommend eating at least 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day. Recommend at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day. This  may help with the constipation. Recommend that you get checked out by your doctor  as one can't automatically assume that constipation is the source of  your bloody stools.  Take care.

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How can people eating low carb diets prevent constipation?

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I eat a high protein low-carb (virtually no carb) diet, could this contribute to my constipation?

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I am diabetic and on a low carb diet, what vitamins should i take and what vitamins are good to take for constipation.

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Could constipation cause pain in hip and side of waist i've started new low carb diet and been constipated and now in pain.

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I'm on a low carb diet (<30 g/day), and i haven't had a good poop in 5 days. what should i do to alleviate my constipation and not break my diet?

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How do people do low carb diets and don't get constipated?

A member asked:

I was just on a low carb diet and was constipated. since ending the diet, which lasted a month, my gas has smelled really bad. will it get better?

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Why am i constipated even though i eat daily fiber and 2.5 liters of water each day. i also have a equal diet plan. protein, carbs, veggies and fruit.

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I am having bloated stomach, sometimes bloody. my diet is low carb, high protien, low fat. i exercise twice a day. also constipated.

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