A member asked:

Does rice and potatoes cause constipation ?

Q: does rice and potatoes cause constipation ?

Rice &amp; potatoes.: Those are foods that can make you a bit constipated, yes. Brown rice would be better than white in this regard as the former has more fiber.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Rice & potatoes.: Those are foods that can make you a bit constipated, yes. Brown rice would be better than white in this regard as the former has more fiber.

Answered 9/25/2017

1.2k views

Thank

More 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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Does rice and potatoes cause constipation ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi. well i started to introduce brown rice in my eating and my hubby and i got constipation that is some difficulty in passing stool. Could u clarify ?

A member asked:

Although have a high fibre diet with rice ,still get constipation which lasts for 5-7 days at a time regularly although i do admit eat chicken and pork twice a day .Senokot works next day but don't want to keep taking it as want natural,Ideas please?

A member asked:

Loose stool for 2 weeks. Ate rice, yogurt, probiotics and it went away. Then constipation now loose stool again. Is this IBS? Do I need to see dr?

A member asked:

Taking Omega3 (plant not fish) and Red Rice Yeast, as per dr for high cholestrol. Experiencing gas, bloating, heartburn and constipation. Which is more likely culprit?

A member asked:

If I eat the same food almost every day (sweet potato) or rice :) can I develop and allergy to it?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My 6 months old baby changed rom Nan Optipro 1 to 2 and he started solids. Butternut, sweet potatoes carrots and rice cereal. Hes been constipated and didt poo for about 4 days thereafter, his stool is small and semi hard. Should I give him meds?

Will wheat and rice cereal cause constipation in an adult?

Do potatoes increase constipation?

Does rice cake make constipation worst?

Is eating instant oatmeal, instead of rice ,every breakfast good for constipation?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?