Question 1

How long is too long to be constipated?

Accepted Answer

Any length of time is a concern when a person has hard stools or constipation. But after three days, stools become harder and difficult to pass needing a medical intervention or procedure to clear out the impacted stools.

Question 2

Is banana good for hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid persons can take all fruits including banana in moderation.

Question 3

Why do I feel like pooping but nothing comes out?

Accepted Answer

It can be because of lack of fibre in diet and rectal tenesmus due to intestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, IBD, Hemorrhoids etc. Try to include high fiber foods such as Pears, strawberries, apple, oat meal, brown rice, banana, broccoli, green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach), avocado, carrots, tomato, beans and sweet potato in diet and take plenty of fluids.If issue still persist then consult a doctor.

Question 4

What drinks make you poop?

Accepted Answer

There is no particular miraculous drink that will help in having normal bowel movement. You need to take plenty of water, fruits juices, butter milk to soften the stools. Some of the juices which help are Prune juice,Apple Juice,Pear juice.

Question 5

Is coffee bad for hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that levothyroxine absorption is decreased if coffee is consumed within an hour of taking it. Hence, it is suggestable to wait at least 60 minutes after taking the levothyroxine to drink your coffee.

Question 6

What foods will make you poop right away?

Accepted Answer

There is no such miraculous food that gives instant results but you may regularize your stools with proper high fiber foods and taking good amount of fluids. Fiber foods include Pears, strawberries, apple, oat meal, brown rice, banana, broccoli, green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach), avocado, carrots, tomato, beans and sweet potato.

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