Does Fiber Help With Constipation
Health Encyclopedia: Fiber
Fiber is a substance foundin plants. Dietary fiber -- the kind you eat -- is found in fruits, vegetables, andgrains. It is an important part of a healthy diet.
Alternative Names
Diet - fiber; Roughage; Bulk
Function
Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet. Because itmakesyou feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiberaids digestion, helps prevent
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Health Guide
Diet: constipation
...(especially dried fruits) and some cereals (whole wheat, bran or oatmeal) are excellent sources of fiber. It is easy to remember that the harder a vegetable is (like celery), the more fiber it... Read more »Diet: constipation
Foods we eat as part of our everyday diet may cause, worsen, or relieve constipation. Function Normal stool patterns vary and are different for everyone. Some may have a... Read more »Constipation
Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel... Read more »Constipation
...Names Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements Prevention Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: ... Read more »Fecal impaction
...Impaction of the bowels Prevention Prevention of fecal impaction centers on preventing constipation. Fiber should be added to the diet to promote normal stool. Additionally, the... Read more »Images
Medications
...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »
...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »
...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »
...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »
...(hye-droe-MOR-fone) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »
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