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For constipation/dry, harder stools, is it important to drink a lot of water when eating fiber in order to make stools softer?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Yes water: Fibers worst nothing without water and adequate hydration drink a lot of water and juices like prune juice eat dry fruits and follow it with a plenty of water and Gatorade

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/7/2016

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A member asked:

For constipation/dry, harder stools, is it important to drink a lot of water when eating fiber in order to make stools softer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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