Doctor explains CONSTIPATION | Causes, symptoms & treatment - plus when to see your own doctor!

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

I once drank blended tomato juice as an attempt at low sugar fruit, perhaps 500ml to 1000ml. It led to diarrhea. I suspected hygiene so I tried cleaning with soap, liquid bleach! and finally boiling. Same diarrhea. At that point, it finally struck me about ion balance and Potassium was drawing water into the intestines/colon. Nuts, Beans, Lentils, Legumes, Guava are great sources of fiber. I'm from a tropical region. Thank you for your informative videos!

[@DrODonovan]

It's a pleasure - you raise a great point! Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@looksmart247]

thanks for making such a good video. can you please make a video on neuro exam while assessing patients with headaches. thanks

[@DrODonovan]

Thanks! I’ll try although I think Dr Gill or Geeky Medics would do a better job!

[@marion3777]

I find this video very useful

[@DrODonovan]

Ah thanks Marion - always nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed this video.

[@sarrameyster2606]

@@DrODonovanwhat you think about Linzenss

[@muneebkhan7465]

Your advice seems brilliant. Thank you Doctor

[@DrODonovan]

Most welcome!

[@jys160]

Thanks but nothing new here. I've got chronic constipation that never seems to get talked about.

[@brandonlamb5307]

Im curious tho about laxative medicine. Everytime I take 1 when im in constipation. It only takes like a hour or 2 to kick in and it realy is painful for stomach but eventually it all goes away once i finally go thats why i stopped worrying about it. Its extemly painful and annoying

[@anilhd]

Can u recommend something if you are an MS sufferer and supportive medicines are indeed cause of bloating and constipation!!

[@Felicity2121]

I had hirschsprung in my teens and had a colostomy and a reversal. I now use a lot of morphine and fentanyl (different condition) and it can be months before I poo and I find it affects my bladder as well. Impaction is not nice.

[@snehakantkurale4775]

thnx u vry much. vry organised vidz. valauable

[@DrODonovan]

It’s a pleasure

[@lorelwebber6435]

What is really useful is sodium bicarbonate . Bicarbonate the baking soda and lime juice in water …. It works fairly well . I would suggest only doing 2 glasses a day one in morning one with dinner 🙏