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Do oranges and pears help constipation?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pears could cause: Gi upset and loose bowel movements in people who are intolerant to sorbitol (a sugar in pears ; some other fruits).

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. answered

Yes : Fruits , salads and vegetables are good source of fibre and they help with constipation.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/27/2016

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