Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do bananas make constipation worce
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends...: In researching this i found a lot of conflicting information. The consensus is that ripe bananas in moderation help treat constipation but unripe bananas &/or lots of bananas worsen constipation. Another idea is that if you are "cold" from a chinese medicine perspective then bananas will worsen constipation, but if you have "excess heat" then bananas will help. So it depends on several factors...
Answered 10/24/2017
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I haven't been able to poop for 9 days now. I've drank coffee, tea, eaten bananas, cranberries and even taken 3 constipation pills. Is this serious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I started my 5 month old on oatmeal with banana. She is now constipated - is there a better food to start?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
6 months old baby started eating organic made baby food. Now is constipated.she's had sweet potatoes, banana, Apple's, peas, squash, zucchini. ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Do bananas cause constipation?
Does banana milkshake cause constipation?
Could it be right that bananas can cause constipation?
My six month old is having constipation troubles. I've eliminated squash and applesauce and bananas from his diet. Is there anything else i can do?
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?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
