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I eat raisin bran every night to poo the next morning but im also extremely bloated.. could it be cause of that? what can i do? it's contradicting

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Bloated: Raisin bran will definitely draw extra fluid into your bowel and stimulate a bowel movement. Maybe try a smaller amount or alter the timing of your cereal. You can also try fruit instead . All the best.

Answered 6/11/2016

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