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A 33-year-old female asked:
i have a problem of constpation. any particular food i can take rather than the rich food in fiber.?
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Dr. Abby Caplin answered
Integrative Medicine 40 years experience
Psyllium: Here is a link for more information. You can get it at a health food store or pharmacy. But please be sure you get a full evaluation by your doctor to make sure nothing major is wrong.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/866.html.
I hope you feel better!
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Will eating fiber rich food help treat constipation?
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Dr. Troy Reyna answered
Pediatric Surgery 44 years experience
Yes.: Fiber and drinking enough water to allow fiber to work well.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Can not eating a lot of food cause constipation even if you eat fiber?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes,thats possible,: especially if you're eating very little regular food. Fiber alone won't do it.
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