You are my favorite kind of doctor, an educator. Thank you for sharing your expertise and to whoever may have modeled the values behind your motivation.
Walk after every meal for 10 /15 minutes. After lunch After half hour Drink one glass slightly hot water mixed with half teaspoon of fennel /flax seeds. The results are amazing.
I started doing a low residue diet after seeing this video and it has helpt me with my Tenesmus(Tenesmus is a constant feeling that you have to go to the bathroom, but you can’t. Even if you’ve just emptied your bowels. Severe inflammation that irritates the nerves involved in pooping is often the cause. Your nerves overreact, telling your muscles that you constantly have to go. To the point of. Spasms, severe pain and inflammation). I love you're approch Doctor Chung. I am still eliminating foods it will take a while to regonize and keeping a food dairy helps a lot. Write down what you eat during the day and write it down the next day. Really quite easy to do.
So good to hear a Dr saying eat less fiber... In the beginning of my fissure journey 5 months ago I tried eating loads of fiber because that's what all the Drs told me to do. I kept thinking it makes no sense... After hurting myself even more because of these recommendations I tried to just listen to my body.... I eat less fiber and try to eat smaller portions and more balanced meals with fat, carbohydrates and protein.... I'm starting to feel better... I'm not healed but I'm better than before that's for sure.
How is everything going with your fissure? I experience the some problem for over a year now, but my Dr sais my fissure is starting to heal. I started to drink alot of bone broth and I think this helped alot. Also I'm trying to eat more animal fats, because I was plant based the last couple of years and I think this is what caused the fissure, as I have never had problem with constipation. I think it was all the raw vegetables and smoothies. Hope this helps😊 Also my Dr recommended alot of fruits and vegetables but I did the exact opposite, as I was eating mostly that and I somehow got the fissure. So, I don't think fiber is the answer
I m getting worst day by day living in Turkey all doctors says you have no problem just psychological but i feel pain in and out even its shape changed in bad way i feel like i m always have constipation and i have to strain myself i don’t know what is my problem or what should i do
I transferred to being vegan and still having major issues. No diet change helped me so far, so I am real example that vegetarian - vegan is not necessary the best diet.
I am 75 years old….experienced a few generations….spent my life traveling the World…they say humanity is becoming more and more enlightened and aware….but actually I mostly see more and more Stupid haha… You Sir renew my faith in Humanity….few on you Tube are as realistic….logical….practical…sensible and possessing a voice and manner of speaking that is easy to hear…comprehend and appreciate . Excellent Job on your Channel and Content. THANKYOU.
You helped me prepare for bringing my 16 year old son in the doctor. I've watched so many of your videos and I appreciate you, and all of your information. Seriously, thank you thank you.
Thanks for all the great information, I been going to the same family doctor pretty much all my life. I keep getting told the same information and getting same results, none of which resolving my issues. Your information seems to be more on point, helpful, and the way you explain everything makes it easier to understand. I'm going to try a variety of things you recommended, thank you.
I'm realizing this more and more especially for my son, he loves to have eggs on toast and sandwiches, the lunch meat has to go for him too. Ham and cheese is his favorite. ugh it's tough. Switching to GF to see if that helps and knock him down to one piece of toast in the morning instead of two, sandwiches a few days a week instead of 4 or 5. It's a hard switch.
I am so glad I found your videos. I am 62 and have had irritable bowl with constipation most of my adult life. My GI doctor passed and I had to go to a new doctor. The old doctor realized that higher fiber didn’t help my constipation but made it worse and I felt like I would explode. But what was the first thing the new doc said. You need to add a fiber supplement. Ugh
I was in the same situation, same advice from doctors, I have IBS also, I quickly realized that I was on my own so I logged all my food and drink intake and BM for 2 years before I realized patterns and realized what foods I could eat and what to avoid. For me 3 g of fiber per meal works best and avoiding all the bowel trigger foods. I still have some bad days but am much better off after logging all that info. Hope things are better for you now……
Thank you so much for all the information you provide on this channel. It is so calming to listen to someone specially just going through this difficult recovery time! I am on my 4th day post surgery and yikes it is draining and uncomfortable. Thank you so much🙏🏼
Dr Chung you have absolutely been a lifesaver for me sir watching your videos is help me deal with this anal fissure I've been dealing with for 2 years thank you thank you thank you sir
Calcium &, popcorn always constipates me. Bojangles 98% of the time helps. I know you talk about Miralax but for me it takes over a day to work and then it doesn't work that good. I've had issues with constipation all of my life (I'm 69) Finally someone is talking about this problem. I worked for a gastro dr. for 26 years. When this proplem is really bad, I'll use the Miralax prep for colonscopy patients.
Right I cannot take a calcium supplement. I would also say miralax takes over a day to work if I’m really constipated. But finding the sweet spot amount for your body as he discusses I one of his videos seems to be the key.
A cup of coffee smoothie recipe: 1st thing in morning do the following 1 drink 1 bottle water 2. Coffee smoothie/ 1 banana, 1 tablespoon with cocao the no sugar healthy
Coffee can be helpful. But a banana. That's major constipation. If your using bottled water, try changing it.. it may make a difference. Cocoa..chocolate is constipating.big time..
I don't know why my doctors never mentioned a "low residue diet" or why it never occurred to me that was possible. Can't wait to see what difference it makes, thank you for the hope doc 🙌🏽
this video helped me so much. Thank you! After using diltiazem ointment and diet changes I retore the fissure and was just feeling defeated. I stopped the cream, went on the low residue diet, added some fat and magnesium, and my poops are soft yet small. No bleeding anymore and no side effects from the cream. I like that I can eat healthy foods that don't break my butthole anymore haha I have been recommending this channel to my friends who struggle with constipation. Thanks for what you do!
Regarding water intake, I drink a lot of water, as I dehydrate easily. But I have noticed that even though I hydrate very well, it does not seem to help with hard stool; instead, I simply pee a lot more. What seems to help is eating more vegetables, as I think that the water that is present in them SLOWLY disperses in my colon and helps (I trust the fiber helps too). When I eat water-packed vegetables, my system works better.
@@tam1729 Years as a solid vegetarian and had the worst constipation. I have a huge organic garden, juicer, dehydrator and after years of a fruit and veg diet I gave up. Went to hunter/gatherer diet and was well in just a couple weeks. It was nuts. Am not sure if it has to do with my body type, blood type, etc. Carnviroe made a massive difference and I started there. Now have introduced a limited amount of fruits (not a fan of the high sugar) and Veg (but try to focus on low oxalate ones).
@@tam1729 human paleopathology proves that humans are a carnivore species. Vegetables are survival food at best however, people throughout the world can do better on vegetables based on their genetics. Everyone is different. Dr. Michael Eades has an excellent lecture on this topic.
I recommend eating water & fibre rich foods a lot. Sometimes I eat several sticks of celery for breakfast with a tablespoon of cheese-spread sprinkled with herbs or spices to dip them in. If you want something sweet you could try watermelon. I realise a lot of fibre is not right for everyone but take it easy with the low-residue diet unless you have things that clearly point to that being the right direction for you. I had to do a low residue diet for another reason & it resulted in my insides being clogged up with a heavy clay-like substance.
The reason why constipation is harder poop is because the poop sits in your colon longer and the inevitable water stealing happens. People think the poop is hard so it doesn't pass. It's actually the opposite. It gets hard because it's in the colon too long and loses too much water and then it doesn't pass easy. Ugh.
I tried cutting out high-lactose dairy and tannin (tea and wine) and 90% improvement - nothing else worked. It was a case of removing two food types that cured my problem - not adding more food stuff such as fibre etc. Thank you for your great videos.
Very informative, especially the part about a low residue diet. I found that too much of any fiber causes constipation and most recommendations are to increase fiber. Learning from all your excellent videos.
I have IBS and agree with you on fiber. It's like adding 50o cars to an already congested highway and ignoring all the cars slowing down to a snale's pace. I'm so sick of all these one size fits all remedies.
You have just come to my rescue, but waiting to have testing to fine tune why digesting food has become such a challenge. Trying Miralax and not convinced this is my “diamond”. Will continue to welcome your expertise in other videos. You are an excellent speaker, so appreciated!
Love your passion for this subject being in pain with fissure for 11 months now and will no longer read or listen to anything from now on only you wish you were is scotland 🏴
Wish you were my doctor…I eat healthy but not perfect….these other videos make gut health it all too complicated Thanks. Your channel is a nice place to land on gut information. I have to be carful but am learning about my (luckily) occasional issues. You have a very good easy demeanor and easy to listen too. I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Thxyou Dr Chung I like to appreciate you for sharing your knowledge at least I learned from you while taking it excess but mixed with other things too and mostly keep my self hydrated thx you again but please reply if I'm right
Very interesting to know about the water retention causing the constipation. Being pregnant, I was told lots of liquids for hydration and lots of vegetables, but because I have to take extra iron supplements (and those constipate), I was also given stool softener (which hasn't done much, really), instillagel for the area and codeine for the pain🤦 and I'm like WTF!!! A video on pregnancy hemorrhoids would really help... immensely, actually!
I'm so sorry to hear of your discomfort! Try taking miralax to soften the stools and move your poop along. I have a video on this tomorrow AM. Best to you.
Iron really can cause constipation. Always take it with vitamin c. Also look to different iron sources as some vitamins are easier on the body than some. Also exercise to move the bowel And massage it but being heavily pregnant can make this so difficult
new member here on this issue to human body 🙁...kinda stressful since it is very new for me. But i think,we should balance all aspects in our life, not only in foods ,...like also,less stress, so our body will not react negatively. Praying for everyone's healing. Take care and stay healthy everyone
Well said .. I believe high fiver causes more constipation , gas , bloating …. Thank you for this video .. all the doctors recommend “boost fiber to 40 grams “- I listened , but I did not see results , but gain weight / bloating / gas ..
Thank you so much for this video. It's so true that fiber makes constipation worse. I'm having a hard time finding low fiber foods that aren't meat. They add fiber to everything. I thought I was doing a healthy thing by eating nuts, but it turns out they have too much fiber too. Honestly, I don't know what to eat anymore.
@@helenfong3339 Unless chronic constipation is a problem for you, it shouldn't matter. Yes, oatmeal is high in fiber. It's hard to find no-fiber foods other than meat. I'm still eating nuts. They're hard to give up.😄
I am in the same vicious cycle . I think I'll eat lots of dried fruit and wheat bran to help me - when really , it's going against me and I'm aggravating it.
Interesting! I think it depends on your case and your body. I find that poop moves relatively slow in my intestines, and when it takes too long, my body absorbs so much water from it that it get hard... so the the bulking effect helps move it along a bit faster so it's not as dry by the time I go to the bathroom (yes, I also need to make sure to drink a lot)... By the way: white rice, white bread and pasta are good examples of low res. food. Not much nutritional value (and can't go on their own), but they can easily bulk up a meal for you
@MyShockingStunningChannel, What about taken some Magnesium 400-500mg a day (citrate/oxide) and a table spoon (or 2, depends) of extra olive oil before going to sleep or as soon as you get up or one table spoon before going to sleep and another table spoon as soon as you get up. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the great information Doctor. You are the Best! I need to know when should we drink water? Before food or After food? Also is it harm taking stool softner medication for long time?
🍌 thank you Dr. Chung for recommending bananas and for explaining proper hydration. I didn't know that the kidneys can send erroneous msgs to the colon to grab water from your stool. Hydrate! Hydrate!
When I was on pain meds after a hip replacement I couldn't go for 4 days. (Normal for me is every day). The nurse recommended equal parts of prune juice, apple juice and orange juice. I warmed it and drank it with 2 Dulcolax. Worked like a charm!
I’ve been experimenting with fiber amounts for a few years now, and lower fiber is better. I really appreciate your thoughts, thank you. 🙂 For anyone else who reads my comments…….let me just say that lower fiber is better and with higher fats in your foods and perhaps a diet FREE of crappy yucky overly processed foods…….. Thank you for listening to the stories……it really is the answer, keep on your track, be our future 😎💕
@@BiscayneBeast just saw your comment.. sorry for answering so late….for me, 10-12 fiber a day is enough. I found the paleo and higher fat diet. I read that fat triggers the bile and bile stimulates the colon……the way it’s been intended. Yiu do your own research but for me, hi fat, low carb, moderation of protein…and no junk. 🙂
How many days can you go without taking a dump? Before I should seek help? I'm regular till I run out of Metamucil,then I got problems. I've had problems since about forth grade I'm 55 now, I had a pre rectal abscess the size of a golf ball. The doc asked if he could bring people in to watch, I was bent over holding handle bars with 30 interns, he cut the ball went inside scraped out drained, and gave me 4 stitches that was the most pain in my entire life. Beef and milk are my biggest problem
I take a shot of 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar diluted in water in the morning when nothing else has worked and it usually stimulates movement. It’s funny because I started this with some generic store brand ACV and then I took some advice from health coaches and bought a name brand with “the mother”. I started using that and it wasn’t working like it had been. I just thought maybe the ACV. Working before was a fluke and that it was not as consistent as I thought but then I remembered how well the generic one had worked before so I started trying that one again and what do you know? Works like a charm 🤔 my problem isn’t necessarily the stuck “hard” type it’s more of a motility thing
I don’t know too many people who are constipated, who eat mashed lentils, or mashed or well cooked beans. Maybe some cooked leafy greens and oatmeal? Peas and green beans, perhap s
Constipation aggrevates my hernia and other areas. Now I need a redo of my hernia.I think eating ice cream ( my favorite) is adding to my constipation. Very good expkanations Dr. Chung
Have had impacted bowel and constipation for past 14 years since spinal damage and heavy opiate use.. coconut water helps , 500ml prr day.. but don't get to bad or it will be impossible without emena.
You are my favorite kind of doctor, an educator. Thank you for sharing your expertise and to whoever may have modeled the values behind your motivation.
You come across as a really caring person and also a smart person. You certainly give people hope in this subject.
Agreed
Walk after every meal for 10 /15 minutes. After lunch After half hour Drink one glass slightly hot water mixed with half teaspoon of fennel /flax seeds. The results are amazing.
He already said there isn’t a fix for everyone
I have flax and FENNEL essential oil and don’t take it. Tanks for reminding me.
You are a honest and true Doctor. You never lie. You are transparent. God bless you
I'd like to thank you,everytime I listen to your advice I relax more instead of panicking you explain it so well.I thank you again.
I feel the same way. He's a great presenter!✌️💚🩵💜
You’re a great communicator, The information you give makes common sense. Thank you for posting
I started doing a low residue diet after seeing this video and it has helpt me with my Tenesmus(Tenesmus is a constant feeling that you have to go to the bathroom, but you can’t. Even if you’ve just emptied your bowels.
Severe inflammation that irritates the nerves involved in pooping is often the cause. Your nerves overreact, telling your muscles that you constantly have to go.
To the point of. Spasms, severe pain and inflammation).
I love you're approch Doctor Chung.
I am still eliminating foods it will take a while to regonize and keeping a food dairy helps a lot.
Write down what you eat during the day and write it down the next day.
Really quite easy to do.
Thank you Dr Chung. I found that a high protein diet always make the constipation worse and having hard rocks(stool)!
Doctor Chung, you are great. Anyone would be so fortunate to have you for their Doctor.
So good to hear a Dr saying eat less fiber... In the beginning of my fissure journey 5 months ago I tried eating loads of fiber because that's what all the Drs told me to do. I kept thinking it makes no sense... After hurting myself even more because of these recommendations I tried to just listen to my body.... I eat less fiber and try to eat smaller portions and more balanced meals with fat, carbohydrates and protein.... I'm starting to feel better... I'm not healed but I'm better than before that's for sure.
You are not alone in your frustration! I'm glad you are doing much better. Best to you.
How is everything going with your fissure? I experience the some problem for over a year now, but my Dr sais my fissure is starting to heal. I started to drink alot of bone broth and I think this helped alot. Also I'm trying to eat more animal fats, because I was plant based the last couple of years and I think this is what caused the fissure, as I have never had problem with constipation. I think it was all the raw vegetables and smoothies. Hope this helps😊 Also my Dr recommended alot of fruits and vegetables but I did the exact opposite, as I was eating mostly that and I somehow got the fissure. So, I don't think fiber is the answer
Fiber along with water makes the poop soft and big, not soft and narrow.
use h fissure oils as well. it speeds up the healing process. and it is natural.
I m getting worst day by day living in Turkey all doctors says you have no problem just psychological but i feel pain in and out even its shape changed in bad way i feel like i m always have constipation and i have to strain myself i don’t know what is my problem or what should i do
You really really much more better than other doctors who says to go vegetarian. I love your suggestions and apply in my life as I m a fissure patient
I transferred to being vegan and still having major issues. No diet change helped me so far, so I am real example that vegetarian - vegan is not necessary the best diet.
@@Maja6481k
I am 75 years old….experienced a few generations….spent my life traveling the World…they say humanity is becoming more and more enlightened and aware….but actually I mostly see more and more Stupid haha… You Sir renew my faith in Humanity….few on you Tube are as realistic….logical….practical…sensible and possessing a voice and manner of speaking that is easy to hear…comprehend and appreciate . Excellent Job on your Channel and Content. THANKYOU.
I wished I had a teacher like you for biology 😊😊😊
You helped me prepare for bringing my 16 year old son in the doctor. I've watched so many of your videos and I appreciate you, and all of your information. Seriously, thank you thank you.
Doc, you've convinced me I must drink water during the day. Thank you.
Also, it depends on what one eats during the day, whether one needs one capful or more the next day. Thanks for the good info!
Thanks for all the great information, I been going to the same family doctor pretty much all my life. I keep getting told the same information and getting same results, none of which resolving my issues. Your information seems to be more on point, helpful, and the way you explain everything makes it easier to understand. I'm going to try a variety of things you recommended, thank you.
Always good information and advice . Thanks Doc !
This is so much wisdom doctor. Thank you so much.
My problem is bread. It constipates me really bad. ugh. :( I love bread.
Pasta will do it to me too
Ha ha pumpkin spice muffins the last few weeks in Halloween. Try LECTIN shield. And gluten herbal capsules ❤❤
I'm realizing this more and more especially for my son, he loves to have eggs on toast and sandwiches, the lunch meat has to go for him too. Ham and cheese is his favorite. ugh it's tough. Switching to GF to see if that helps and knock him down to one piece of toast in the morning instead of two, sandwiches a few days a week instead of 4 or 5. It's a hard switch.
I am so glad I found your videos. I am 62 and have had irritable bowl with constipation most of my adult life. My GI doctor passed and I had to go to a new doctor. The old doctor realized that higher fiber didn’t help my constipation but made it worse and I felt like I would explode. But what was the first thing the new doc said. You need to add a fiber supplement. Ugh
I was in the same situation, same advice from doctors, I have IBS also, I quickly realized that I was on my own so I logged all my food and drink intake and BM for 2 years before I realized patterns and realized what foods I could eat and what to avoid. For me 3 g of fiber per meal works best and avoiding all the bowel trigger foods. I still have some bad days but am much better off after logging all that info. Hope things are better for you now……
Chia seeds chia seeds and chia seeds. Just soak them first in water or oat milk. Lots of fast easy recipes online. My favorite is chia seed pudding.
You are like a Best Friend that happens to be a Proctologist !
Your videos are priceless😊
Thank you, Dr. Chung! I look forward to more of your content. So happy I came across your channel.
You are so amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and guidance without charging a copay ❤
Thank you so much for all the information you provide on this channel. It is so calming to listen to someone specially just going through this difficult recovery time! I am on my 4th day post surgery and yikes it is draining and uncomfortable.
Thank you so much🙏🏼
@vanessa maiolino how are you doing 2 months post-op? What was your regimen?
may i ask what was your condition and how did you realize that you need surgery? please i really need to know
I find that eating to much fiber gets me constipated. I will do low fiber from now on, thank you doc!
Finally I found the answer bothers me for so long. Thank you.
I love this very funny , cheerful man.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your generous gift! Best to you.
Dr Chung you have absolutely been a lifesaver for me sir watching your videos is help me deal with this anal fissure I've been dealing with for 2 years thank you thank you thank you sir
I’m also still dealing with it . What have you done to help I’d appreciate the advice?
Calcium &, popcorn always constipates me. Bojangles 98% of the time helps. I know you talk about Miralax but for me it takes over a day to work and then it doesn't work that good. I've had issues with constipation all of my life (I'm 69) Finally someone is talking about this problem. I worked for a gastro dr. for 26 years. When this proplem is really bad, I'll use the Miralax prep for colonscopy patients.
Right I cannot take a calcium supplement. I would also say miralax takes over a day to work if I’m really constipated. But finding the sweet spot amount for your body as he discusses I one of his videos seems to be the key.
A cup of coffee smoothie recipe: 1st thing in morning do the following
1 drink 1 bottle water
2. Coffee smoothie/ 1 banana, 1 tablespoon with cocao the no sugar healthy
Coffee can be helpful. But a banana. That's major constipation.
If your using bottled water, try changing it.. it may make a difference.
Cocoa..chocolate is constipating.big time..
@@KarenB-jp3txNot for everyone!
First time I laughed about the topic in a few years :) Very good explanation!
Its calming to hear y o ur voice! Thank you cause its def helpful. Ill def be making some changes
I don't know why my doctors never mentioned a "low residue diet" or why it never occurred to me that was possible. Can't wait to see what difference it makes, thank you for the hope doc 🙌🏽
this video helped me so much. Thank you! After using diltiazem ointment and diet changes I retore the fissure and was just feeling defeated. I stopped the cream, went on the low residue diet, added some fat and magnesium, and my poops are soft yet small. No bleeding anymore and no side effects from the cream. I like that I can eat healthy foods that don't break my butthole anymore haha
I have been recommending this channel to my friends who struggle with constipation. Thanks for what you do!
You are very informative. Well spoken easy to understand.
Regarding water intake, I drink a lot of water, as I dehydrate easily. But I have noticed that even though I hydrate very well, it does not seem to help with hard stool; instead, I simply pee a lot more. What seems to help is eating more vegetables, as I think that the water that is present in them SLOWLY disperses in my colon and helps (I trust the fiber helps too). When I eat water-packed vegetables, my system works better.
Yup. That’s what God designed for us to consume most. Fruits and vegetables.
@@tam1729
that, and some meats
Few carbs ..unless special occasions
@@tam1729 Years as a solid vegetarian and had the worst constipation. I have a huge organic garden, juicer, dehydrator and after years of a fruit and veg diet I gave up. Went to hunter/gatherer diet and was well in just a couple weeks. It was nuts. Am not sure if it has to do with my body type, blood type, etc. Carnviroe made a massive difference and I started there. Now have introduced a limited amount of fruits (not a fan of the high sugar) and Veg (but try to focus on low oxalate ones).
This is why you are supposed to sip water throughout the day and not chug it
@@tam1729 human paleopathology proves that humans are a carnivore species. Vegetables are survival food at best however, people throughout the world can do better on vegetables based on their genetics. Everyone is different. Dr. Michael Eades has an excellent lecture on this topic.
Wish I lived near you,you would be my new Doctor/Colerecle surgeon!❤your just amazing and speak from the the heart 😊
Celery juice helps me..I drink every other day and it helps me .
I recommend eating water & fibre rich foods a lot. Sometimes I eat several sticks of celery for breakfast with a tablespoon of cheese-spread sprinkled with herbs or spices to dip them in. If you want something sweet you could try watermelon.
I realise a lot of fibre is not right for everyone but take it easy with the low-residue diet unless you have things that clearly point to that being the right direction for you. I had to do a low residue diet for another reason & it resulted in my insides being clogged up with a heavy clay-like substance.
I too ended up badly constipated on a low residue diet. Too much brat like diet.
Cheese spread lol…. Yeah, I won’t be taking health advice from you…😂
The reason why constipation is harder poop is because the poop sits in your colon longer and the inevitable water stealing happens. People think the poop is hard so it doesn't pass. It's actually the opposite. It gets hard because it's in the colon too long and loses too much water and then it doesn't pass easy. Ugh.
I tried cutting out high-lactose dairy and tannin (tea and wine) and 90% improvement - nothing else worked. It was a case of removing two food types that cured my problem - not adding more food stuff such as fibre etc. Thank you for your great videos.
Thank you, Doctor. You are the best! 🙏
Very informative, especially the part about a low residue diet. I found that too much of any fiber causes constipation and most recommendations are to increase fiber. Learning from all your excellent videos.
I have IBS and agree with you on fiber. It's like adding 50o cars to an already congested highway and ignoring all the cars slowing down to a snale's pace. I'm so sick of all these one size fits all remedies.
Blame the Jews for this.
Ttake every second day early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil in order to prevent an intestinal blockage.
Thank You Dr Chung! This is very good information that I hope I can use to get my body on a healthy tract.
I've suffered a lifetime of bloating, constipation, and haemorrhoids by eating nuts, fruits, veggies, whole foods, etc.
Constantly eat red meat and you'll get cancer
You have just come to my rescue, but waiting to have testing to fine tune why digesting food has become such a challenge. Trying Miralax and not convinced this is my “diamond”. Will continue to welcome your expertise in other videos. You are an excellent speaker, so appreciated!
Love your passion for this subject being in pain with fissure for 11 months now and will no longer read or listen to anything from now on only you wish you were is scotland 🏴
Wish you were my doctor…I eat healthy but not perfect….these other videos make gut health it all too complicated Thanks. Your channel is a nice place to land on gut information. I have to be carful but am learning about my (luckily) occasional issues. You have a very good easy demeanor and easy to listen too. I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Thxyou Dr Chung I like to appreciate you for sharing your knowledge at least I learned from you while taking it excess but mixed with other things too and mostly keep my self hydrated thx you again but please reply if I'm right
Very interesting to know about the water retention causing the constipation. Being pregnant, I was told lots of liquids for hydration and lots of vegetables, but because I have to take extra iron supplements (and those constipate), I was also given stool softener (which hasn't done much, really), instillagel for the area and codeine for the pain🤦 and I'm like WTF!!!
A video on pregnancy hemorrhoids would really help... immensely, actually!
I'm so sorry to hear of your discomfort! Try taking miralax to soften the stools and move your poop along. I have a video on this tomorrow AM. Best to you.
Here is the video he did about hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy, you can read my experience in the comments ruclips.net/video/2aElfJMnwnA/видео.html
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@@yourfriendlyproctologist
Miralax in green Gatorade,
is best for colonoscopies
They go down sweet
That's what my doctor suggested
When I had one
Iron really can cause constipation. Always take it with vitamin c. Also look to different iron sources as some vitamins are easier on the body than some. Also exercise to move the bowel
And massage it but being heavily pregnant can make this so difficult
avoid the food makes you constipated what a life saver for me for many years , I stopped spicy food and boom hemmriods are not bothering me at all
The REAL ASS MAN! Doc, you should get license plates made!
Cosmo Kramer
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new member here on this issue to human body 🙁...kinda stressful since it is very new for me. But i think,we should balance all aspects in our life, not only in foods ,...like also,less stress, so our body will not react negatively. Praying for everyone's healing. Take care and stay healthy everyone
Thank you ❤
Well said .. I believe high fiver causes more constipation , gas , bloating …. Thank you for this video .. all the doctors recommend “boost fiber to 40 grams “- I listened , but I did not see results , but gain weight / bloating / gas ..
Very clear explanation many thanks 🎉
The water is the answer I'm thinking🤔🙂👍🏴 I'll let you know!
This video is a Godsend. Thanks for the information, I've needed you a long time.
God bless you. Ive subscribed, thanks.
Prunes, walking and water! And, the occasional stool softener 😅
My down fall is tortillas , eggs and tortillas salad wrap with tortilla and beans and tortillas
Thank you Dr. Chung
You are very welcome
Thank you so much for this video. It's so true that fiber makes constipation worse. I'm having a hard time finding low fiber foods that aren't meat. They add fiber to everything. I thought I was doing a healthy thing by eating nuts, but it turns out they have too much fiber too. Honestly, I don't know what to eat anymore.
Wow! I didn't know this. Almonds & walnuts are my favorite. I wonder about oatmeal.
@@helenfong3339 Unless chronic constipation is a problem for you, it shouldn't matter. Yes, oatmeal is high in fiber. It's hard to find no-fiber foods other than meat. I'm still eating nuts. They're hard to give up.😄
I am in the same vicious cycle . I think I'll eat lots of dried fruit and wheat bran to help me - when really , it's going against me and I'm aggravating it.
Interesting!
I think it depends on your case and your body. I find that poop moves relatively slow in my intestines, and when it takes too long, my body absorbs so much water from it that it get hard... so the the bulking effect helps move it along a bit faster so it's not as dry by the time I go to the bathroom (yes, I also need to make sure to drink a lot)...
By the way: white rice, white bread and pasta are good examples of low res. food. Not much nutritional value (and can't go on their own), but they can easily bulk up a meal for you
@MyShockingStunningChannel, What about taken some Magnesium 400-500mg a day (citrate/oxide) and a table spoon (or 2, depends) of extra olive oil before going to sleep or as soon as you get up or one table spoon before going to sleep and another table spoon as soon as you get up. I hope this helps.
Papaya is the key people, replace your carbs with Papaya
If ur not pre diabetes or diabetic tho.
Yes it is which is why I was fine in se Asia but where I live now it's difficult to get
@@bunnybubs757 fresh, just buy it from your local market
3 days of papaya and I go from being constipated to diarrhoea 😢
@@sakshirawat887 damn how many did you eat, just 200 gram is enough for me
Is magnesium citrate ok to take each day?❤
the one guy that mentioned papaya, has a good point
Kiwis, prunes mixed with flax seeds, papaya leaves, pears
Dr. Chung, your videos are so easy to follow! I appreciate your humor!
Thank you, Doctor!
Thanks dr for being so frank
Good vid. Appreciated!👍
Thanks doctor you have a new subscriber and best regards from Venezuela.
Dr Albert
.just to let you know we all appreciate your videos
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Thank you Dr Albert your right everything in moderation
I think its about portion size. We in North America just have too much choice. Thanks for a great informative video!!
Thanks for the great information Doctor. You are the Best! I need to know when should we drink water? Before food or After food? Also is it harm taking stool softner medication for long time?
Yes don’t take stool softeners for more than a week.
Thanks a lot Dr. Jung..You are an inspiration :)
Thanks for sharing this video.
You are the best! Thank you ❤
🍌 thank you Dr. Chung for recommending bananas and for explaining proper hydration. I didn't know that the kidneys can send erroneous msgs to the colon to grab water from your stool. Hydrate! Hydrate!
I learned a lot
Thanks doctor Chung.
great video!! Thanks for sharing
When I was on pain meds after a hip replacement I couldn't go for 4 days. (Normal for me is every day). The nurse recommended equal parts of prune juice, apple juice and orange juice. I warmed it and drank it with 2 Dulcolax. Worked like a charm!
I have had luck with a plants only diet, soaked chia seeds, and water.
Thanks ❤😮
I’ve been experimenting with fiber amounts for a few years now, and lower fiber is better. I really appreciate your thoughts, thank you. 🙂 For anyone else who reads my comments…….let me just say that lower fiber is better and with higher fats in your foods and perhaps a diet FREE of crappy yucky overly processed foods……..
Thank you for listening to the stories……it really is the answer, keep on your track, be our future 😎💕
How many grams is low fiber for you?
@@BiscayneBeast just saw your comment.. sorry for answering so late….for me, 10-12 fiber a day is enough. I found the paleo and higher fat diet. I read that fat triggers the bile and bile stimulates the colon……the way it’s been intended. Yiu do your own research but for me, hi fat, low carb, moderation of protein…and no junk. 🙂
@@Julia-xf5psYep! I used to do high-fat carnivore…didn’t have a problem as long as I kept those fats high….
How many days can you go without taking a dump? Before I should seek help? I'm regular till I run out of Metamucil,then I got problems. I've had problems since about forth grade I'm 55 now, I had a pre rectal abscess the size of a golf ball. The doc asked if he could bring people in to watch, I was bent over holding handle bars with 30 interns, he cut the ball went inside scraped out drained, and gave me 4 stitches that was the most pain in my entire life. Beef and milk are my biggest problem
I take a shot of 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar diluted in water in the morning when nothing else has worked and it usually stimulates movement. It’s funny because I started this with some generic store brand ACV and then I took some advice from health coaches and bought a name brand with “the mother”. I started using that and it wasn’t working like it had been. I just thought maybe the ACV. Working before was a fluke and that it was not as consistent as I thought but then I remembered how well the generic one had worked before so I started trying that one again and what do you know? Works like a charm 🤔 my problem isn’t necessarily the stuck “hard” type it’s more of a motility thing
I don’t know too many people who are constipated, who eat mashed lentils, or mashed or well cooked beans.
Maybe some cooked leafy greens and oatmeal?
Peas and green beans, perhap
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You are awesome! Thank you
Constipation aggrevates my hernia and other areas. Now I need a redo of my hernia.I think eating ice cream ( my favorite) is adding to my constipation. Very good expkanations Dr. Chung
I developed hemorrhoids and started bleeding. Both my primary doctor and gastroenterologist just recommended more fiber.
I'm a new subscriber from Maryland amazing video 🎉
❤❤❤ thank you
Have had impacted bowel and constipation for past 14 years since spinal damage and heavy opiate use.. coconut water helps , 500ml prr day.. but don't get to bad or it will be impossible without emena.
sana direcf to the point about diet
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Triphala (Ayurvedic) good for constipation without making it runny. Triphala also strengthens and removes toxins from the digestive system.
Heart about it, haven't tried it.
@@leelashreesandran6719 taste yucky but you will get used to it
Where to get in USA? Any idea?
@@JaGlobetrotterany indian grocery shop.
Doesn't work for everyone but its worth trying. It's one of the best ayurvedic medicines for constipation without any side effects.