Let’s get real: sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t poop! No need to be shy—we’ve all been there at least a few times before—so we know that eventually, things will smooth out. Occasionally struggling to go number two is uncomfortable but is usually caused by...
Do you eat quickly when you’re on-the-go? Perhaps you chew a lot of gum? Either way, when you eat rapidly, you tend to swallow more air. Once that air (made up of various gases) gets into your body, it has to come out somehow. If you don’t burp it up, you may find that...
Cabbage, the base ingredient of both kimchi and sauerkraut, on its own also helps with constipation, though it’s even more helpful when fermented. “Like most fruits and vegetables, cabbage has fiber which is beneficial for bowel regularity,” says Prest. “But when fermented, cabbage becomes...
Apply lotion to dry skin. Keep your nails trimmed. If you shave, use an electric shaver. Do not strain when you have a bowel movement. The strain can increase pressure in your brain and cause bleeding. Ask your healthcare provider about a stool softener or laxative if you are constipated...
a soluble fiber in the walls of its cells. If you’re constipated, it gets your bowels moving. And if you have diarrhea, it reduces inflammation and helps firm up your bowel movements. To get the most fiber, leave the skin on. Other naturally high-fiber foods include raspberries, cooked...
Apply lotion to dry skin. Keep your nails trimmed. If you shave, use an electric shaver. Do not strain when you have a bowel movement. The strain can increase pressure in your brain and cause bleeding. Ask your healthcare provider about a stool softener or laxative if you are constipated...
If you’ve been on a similar treatment merry-go-round without much improvement, I want to reassure you that there is a path to healing—and it may not require FMT.So let’s get into the other options for IBD, the treatment plan that worked for Kyle, and when FMT may be worth ...
When to see your doctor While nausea is normal during your period, you may want tosee a doctorif you’ve never felt it before. If you start throwing up, especially to the point that you’re dehydrated or losing weight, seek medical help as soon as possible. ...
What can I do to prevent acute abdominal pain?Make changes to the foods you eat, if needed. Do not eat foods that cause abdominal pain or other symptoms. Eat small meals more often. The following changes may also help: Eat more high-fiber foods if you are constipated. High-fiber foods...