5 reasons to start Stool Softeners!!

[@livingstreams4677]

You are the ONLY doctor that understand the gravity of the situation and immense frustration!

[@utkarshagarwal5103]

Yes indeed

[@gordonpi8674]

He is TOO NEGATIVE in his speech too, almost scares people, that’s not what doctors should do, doctors are more positive!

[@Gena777-r95]

​@@gordonpi8674Are you joking? If you think he is negative, I just don't know what you would do if you come across a terribly negative person 😂

[@gordonpi8674]

@@Gena777-r95 he is nicely negative, suggests fear with his subliminal messages

[@butchmccorkle8461]

@@gordonpi8674Kim by us h

[@solitairestarr5516]

1) Suffering from urinary incontinence issues so cannot drink enough water 2) Giving up wine and finding that causes chronic constipation, which is totally illogical 3) trying to avoid sugar (from all sources) and grains, so cannot find much to eat at all.... Thanks Doc. You are a breath of fresh air 😊

[@naubaucat]

Why aren't more doctors like you with understandable explanations. After having five kids I started being bothered with hemorrhoids, but it is kind of embarrassing to explain to doctors, Glad I clicked on your channel, and thanks.

[@roseannsullivan1871]

Thank you so much. I have had 3 hem surgeries over 25 years and will do everything to avoid another one. I eat 3 prunes daily, use the Bran buds often for breakfast but have also used Colace daily for years and find that helps. I am afraid to skip the Colace and I am happy to know that I can safely take regular Colace daily forever. Your videos are so helpful.

[@barbarawebb7185]

I had one 10 years ago. Worst experience. What kinds did you have?

[@isagoldfield7393]

COLACE works really well if you’re really constipated.

[@tiffsaver]

I can totally relate. But after trying the same “fixes” that you mentioned, *you just didn't go far enough.* A couple of prunes and a bowl of cereal isn’t going to do a single thing for you, especially when you get older like me. After six months of experimenting with every single natural supplement on earth, I finally found a combination that not only gives me perfect BMs every single morning, but often twice a day. While everyone’s bodies are different, here is the only remedy that worked for me: *Take every night:* 1) 1 cap “Super Colon Cleanse” 2) 2 caps Stool Softener 3) 2 caps Vitamin Shoppe Fiber Blend 4) 1 cap Milk Thistle 5) 1 cap Probiotics 6) 1 cap Vitamin B Complex Take with 1 Tbs. Citrucel powder in a large glass of water (I use the sugar-free one) The Milk Thistle will cleanse your liver, the Probiotics will create a healthy gut biome, and the Vitamin B Complex will also help with good bowel movements, too. If this recipe doesn’t work for you, just have a cup of coffee the next morning and watch what happens. Best of luck!

[@MOE-gm3si]

​@@tiffsaverSpecify which probiotic species please. There are hundreds, if not more, species.

[@JoanRickenbach]

I many colace a day

[@buffalogal9139]

You answer so many questions that I have, and I truly appreciate it. My doctor has a tendency to just dismiss my questions with a "just do as I tell you attitude." Again, thanks for your detailed answers. I am working on listening to all your videos.

[@isagoldfield7393]

This channel is SO HELPFUL for me too✨

[@BeUnitednow]

Doc you’re such a beautiful personality with your presentation that is life saving and you just make it really encouraging with your smile. Thank you for this

[@kellyea.4217]

Dr Chong you really give good advice I wish it was more doctors like you that show concern and care about their patients health you are wonderful.

[@jadenmircoff2985]

Thanks!

[@joycejones4526]

Thank you for your very easy to understand,and to the point videos. Nanny sent me and I'm so glad I checked your channel. I've had the problem of constipation for so long. Thank you.

[@tiffsaver]

Hi Doc, I LOVE your videos!! And your enthusiasm is infectious. I'm glad you did one on softeners, as I have often heard of them but stayed away because I noticed how so many laxatives are actually bad for you if taken to often. So I was extremely relieved to discover that you can take this stuff all the time with virtually ZERO side effects. I just ordered some online, and the stuff was only three bucks a bottle, a real "bargain"!!! Thanks again:)

[@jossettecarnegie6849]

I heard stool softeners is not good to take everyday, is that true

[@jossettecarnegie6849]

I watched you most of the times trying to keep up to date with hemorrhoids, l have not done my surgery as yet

[@rizkid74]

Spot on doc!!

[@Learningthetruth7]

You are giving the story of my life!

[@kellyea.4217]

I really like you Dr Chung . You really give good advice about our health . Never met a doctor like you that really care for People's health and people's concerns about their health.

[@anandmayekar1513]

Thanks Dr Chung. You hv studied the patients is really great. The last part where patients like us go out with family and friends, & wish that bottom end problem would not had been there , then we would had french fries, is really great. Doctor you are like a Godsent for us. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@paulawemyss410]

Great video Dr you hit the nail on the head, it's all about keeping them hems happy, very easy to relaps with different routines and yes if stool softeners help then you gotta take them because it's all about keeping them babies happy. Your videos are really helpful and impformative please keep them up. X

[@elizabethsytsema9773]

Dr, I have tried everything you have talked about. I did not know about taking stool softeners on a long term basis was okay, so I'll try again. Also tried Miralex, will try again! 😂Thank you so much. Also, after I cleanse and dry I use a little cornstarch and I make it through the night with no itching. You have helped so much. I want to see a doctor but don't know who to go to. Tried once was sent 3 different places, no one knew what it was. But one did give me Rx for powder to keep it dry. I've gotten to hate the bathroom. Keep up the great work you are doing for us, you're the greatest!!🎉❤

[@robintmi]

Doc ur videos are the best! The way you empathise with us gives me the motivation to deal with my problem even though i have relapsed soooo many times.. but keep going ... thanks I will start on docusate..

[@robinocenciojr5985]

Thank you! I originally came to see your fistula surgery video and started watching more useful videos. I had a fistula surgery this morning and am going to start using stool softeners. THANK YOU

[@deepanshu1456]

How are u now ?

[@robinocenciojr5985]

@@deepanshu1456 Dr.Hirsch is awesome I feel great! So glad it's over! Was dealing with this for 3 months

[@user-mp9id6yt1p]

I'm late to the "party." 🎉 Thank you so much for sharing this information! Good to know I'm not alone. You're the first person to explicitly say that Colace was ok for daily use. I was scared it was habit forming. Thanks again!

[@sandeepshankar3529]

In India treating fissure is a big business.. i had 2 surgeries already 1 for piles and 1 for fistula ..... after being diagnosed with dengue recently i was dehydrated and found that the fussure came back.... i changes my doc and he was an angel he only ga e me a stool softner and told me that use thia for a month and it will go away .... i was and am getting a lot fo fiber and 4 liters of water everyday but just one fever changed it all ... thanks for this video doc ... keep making these video god bless you

[@MuhammadIbrahim-hl9bl]

Was that Lilac? What was the name of the syrup and dose?

[@lfuentes4098]

Wow, I didn’t know you could take stool softeners for life. I suffer from constipation and diarrhea. Both have negative effects. Usually a bought of diarrhea is followed by constipation. 😢

[@SeaTurtle515]

I understand the need for stool softeners, but shouldn’t a doctor want to find out why his patient has chronic constipation in the first place?

[@genegarneau3822]

My doctor is terrible. He is only good for band aids. This doctor is really good.

[@Demosophist]

I went on a 3 day fast and about a day later I felt like I had a granite boulder in my gut. I had to take out a chisel and start whacking off chunks until I could pass the darn thing. If I do this fast again I'm going to take some Miralax along with liquids. On the positive side I could make sculptures out of the stuff and it would probably last a couple of Millennia so a future Graham Hancock would get stumped about exactly how the sphynx was made...

[@elizabethsytsema9773]

Love this!

[@roxannamarinak3156]

Thank you I will definitely try this

[@katnip198]

Always helpful. Thank you.

[@suzannekazmiruk183]

Tried the high fibre route for decades. RestoraLAX twice a day gave me complete relief. Thank you so much!

[@Maya_Pinion]

Prunes,! Prunes every morning. Helps everything,a natural softner,also gentle fiber snd iron. 💪

[@angelatodd242]

Prunes didn't work for me😢

[@Dabeauty123]

@@angelatodd242this & prune juice

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

@@angelatodd242 prunes did not work for me either!

[@shirocat_shirocat]

Are stool softeners habit forming? I mean, will my body get used to them and if I stop using them will my body start to produce harder poops than before?

[@doreensino3582]

What about Kelloggs ALL Bran Buds cereal? Works for me 😉

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

I agree MiraLAX was the greatest stuff ever. I took it for 10 years then for no reason I know of became allergic every time I took it. I get sick as the dog tell me why?

[@elizabethsytsema9773]

🎉 Thank you so much 👍

[@maddykrantz]

I'm on iron pills, and I'm constipated so this really helps!

[@maltesetony9030]

Old London saying: "No hero looks so fierce in fight as does the man who strains to shite".

[@LiveDefiant]

I go back and forth between diarrhea and hard stool a lot. I've had diarrhea come out as I was trying to pass a brick out of my ass.

[@biancas.8841]

What about finding the root cause of the constipation? Maybe low acid in stomach and low bile for digestion? Fixing the digestion first should alleviate the constipation

[@braveheartlioness]

THIS!

[@twoscoops5374]

Thanks for another great video! Always enjoy them and yep all 5 reasons validate why I take miralax daily lol

[@jaskarandeep9540]

Do u still taking it ?

[@twoscoops5374]

@@jaskarandeep9540 yes

[@infinity3jif]

@@twoscoops5374 How long have you been taking it? I have been suffering from constipation snice the age of 10

[@ebereiwekogwu831]

Please do a video on rectal prolapse

[@Endbestogbonna_1]

Helpful ❤ Thanks

[@owenoone9445]

Thank you for your videos

[@johnwhale3774]

You are a kind man, & brilliant. lv a lazy bowel, with a life time of taking meds, l must need the stool softners.

[@L..V..]

Thanks for the great info, Doc! Are stool softeners supposed to be taken with food or on an empty stomach? Also, is there a better time to take it - morning or nighttime?

[@zoyaroit3152]

Absolutely agree. Nobody ever talks about how to take stool softener, am, pm, with or without food.

[@martinedalo5595]

Look it up on google

[@stevefigueroa6716]

You're too funny, doc. Yoda best proctologist.😊

[@HeyYall398]

What are your thoughts on taking a daily magnesium citrate along with miralax?

[@alexbandy7519]

Your great

[@pamelacofield2302]

Thank you again!’

[@instasupermamka]

story of my life.. tried them all

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

Thank You!

[@jenniebaker7180]

What stool softeners should you take if you have chronic kidney disease?

[@papajoeknows8355]

Well done video 👍🏻

[@paulenefidelino370]

Is colace safe for breastfeeding?

[@IbrahimAli-g8w]

I confused 😢😢

[@debbiesenyo9495]

I've tried everything, I'm on keto and I'm always clogged up. I drink lots of water too. On fiber pills and colace

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

Psyllium was a game changer for me!

[@jasonhelem2824]

Did u get it in a pill form or powder form? What do you recommend?

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

@@jasonhelem2824 powder, I teaspoon twice a day with orange juice in a shaker cup!

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

That is 4oz of OJ

[@XAbdr]

I developed a tolerance top docusate.

[@alexbandy7519]

Thank you doctor your great

[@termeakisswilson2780]

Wow great video! New subscriber

[@yourfriendlyproctologist]

Thanks for the sub!

[@aroundjapan4280]

Can stool softener can affect the peristalsis of the large colon

[@ronlawrence5635]

What about hard stools from pain medication? What is the best time to take the stool softener? (2 separate questions).

[@anastasiabeautyy1864]

Stool softeners are different to laxatives or takin prunes etc. ? It’s about making stool soft ?

[@cssng7164]

Hi doctor thanks for the video . May I ask : can lactulose be taken as Long term use? Is there any side effects? - Is lactulose considered as laxatives or stool softener? Appreciate your reply thanks so much .

[@BrendaHouston_]

I’d like to know this too

[@ishiiiiiiii406]

Do u get ur answer?

[@sleepingrogue4130]

I’ve literally given up. I drink 128 oz water per day, strength train and run 4x per week as well as eat 30 grams of fiber. Some days it is ok, but the minute I get even 1 gram less than my daily requirement, I’m constipated. On the days where it is mostly ok, my poops start off hard then towards the end it gets normal. Gonna try a stimulant free stool softener daily and see if that helps

[@jillali5473]

Hi Doc, I’m curious on what’s your thoughts about magnesium citrate capsules. I’m taking it and it kind of work for me however I’m concern if it is safe to take. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

[@brianharris4275]

It will soften it plus it's good for you.

[@nasali4817]

No long term use as it reduce na, k .

[@jennynguyen9813]

Hi doctor! Is stool softener safe during pregnancy?

[@auramcalderonc4378]

Quiero esta información en español gracias

[@eddie195777]

Do stool softeners cause a dependency like laxatives? Thank you for sharing your video.

[@elizabethk3238]

He said No they are not addictive.

[@baybay7898]

How about Metamucil? Can we take Metamucil and Miralax at the same time if need?

[@hamzahaider8794]

Dr. how long can we rely on stool softener

[@loribecchi8819]

Yes you are SO right! I take magnesium every night which has helped a lot and it's more natural.I also take Colace too if I skip a day of a BM. I have a fissure which hurts anyway after a BM never mind if it's not soft! I use Diltiazem,desitin a numbing cream..the list goes on. I told my primary doc about it because I go to a colorectal doc for this but she suggested get a piece of flannel, put castor oil on it and stick it between your butt cheeks..lol.She said there was some famous person that used to tell people in pain anywhere to use castor oil and it worked I am going to try it. She says to do it at nightI That's the only time it really doesn't hurt,when I lay down at night to sleep.I'll try anything! though! It doesn't hurt while I go (even it's it's soft) it can hurt for hours after I go.. ughhh

[@Groot_for_prez]

Can probiotics also help soften? Any good ones?

[@victoriadavis4339]

Activia works Great for me

[@adelejay7747]

Until I die!! Lovely thought.🤨

[@pratikn5486]

Please make a video on pilonidal sinus

[@TheRgum]

It’s safe to take stool softeners every day?

[@sakinam8209]

I am using vaselin oil by recommendation of doctor. I’m not sure maybe it give harm with longer usage

[@numb-lock]

Thanks for another great video. I had a hemorrhoidectomy in March 2022 and fully recovered and have been taking Colace ever since as well as having more fiber in my diet. The one bad habit I have trouble with is drinking a lot of fluids everyday. My daily routine includes a high fiber cereal in the late evening a few hours after dinner and then take 3 Colace. Each morning drink a cup of coffee and soon after poop is now easy. My Dr says its OK to take Colace everyday like you said but how soft a stool is too soft? My poop looks like the poop emoticon 💩its just really soft almost like diarrhea without the cramping. For me this is easy each day without any straining or hard stools. I'm hesitant to cut down on the amount of Colace of 3/day cuz I'm just really scared that hemorrhoids will start coming back.

[@joffy3004]

How long are you already taking colace?

[@isagoldfield7393]

Stools should not be watery, it should look like a sausage shape, maybe cut down 2/day see how your stool looks. Good luck!!!

[@numb-lock]

@@joffy3004 I honestly took Colace for about 1 year, 3 times/day. After a follow up with my Dr, he suggested I try not being on Colace so after experimenting with my diet, I'm glad to say that I'm no longer taking Colace since the Spring of 2023. Some fruit and vegetables (ie broccoli, etc) every day plus a handful of Kellogg's "All Bran Buds" (about 1/8 cup) mixed with my favorite cereal after dinner helps me be regular with a soft stool.

[@numb-lock]

@@isagoldfield7393 Glad to say that I'm no longer taking Colace since the Spring of 2023 and just being better about my diet with fruits and vegetables along with a small amount of Kellogg's "All Bran Buds" mixed with my favorite cereal helps keep me regular.

[@garyrobinson8665]

Dr I take magnesium citrate capsules every day. It seems to work well for me.

[@africaistalking9471]

What is the dose you take?

[@sandrajones8769]

Is it safe to take one everyday and how long can I stay on them.

[@sawcsam1019]

Should you use dulcalx, miralax together? What about smooth move tea?

[@terra_cotta6319]

Dr Ching what about magnesium?

[@suprithAnCom]

this seems like exact advice for me. each one of the reasons applies for me.....T^T.....

[@ramona7160]

Now on Colace, Sp? much better than the cheap softeners now “clear”, no dye.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

I just started having this problem over the last two and a half month. It has been a living nightmare. I live alone and have Dogs I dearly love and being a senior citizen I'm on a fixed income and can't afford to pay a kennel if I ended up in the Hospital. Pet lovers will tell you it would be like losing your Children.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Hope you feel better.

[@moimoi-kj8rg]

IS PSYLLIUM HUSK CAPSULE IS SAFE TO TAKE EVERYDAY AT CAN SOFTEN THE STOOL????

[@majklknight7455]

I wish i knew all this before hemoroids problems.... everyday long sitting on chair and costipation because not enought fiber in food ....

[@jegreen4227]

for those with hard stool, is taking a stool softener and fiber like Metamucil together beneficial?

[@naturelover7]

Thank you! I have been wondering why the systems persist when I eat fruit, vegetables, high fiber foods for naughty. I really appreciate that it’s not my fault!

[@longtalljay]

Hi Dr. Chung, I find you videos the best. I am suffering from impacted stool in the rectum (not completely, though). I checked up a couple of systematic reviews and they do not find any evidence in favor of docusate. I would love to believe in it and take it, as softening of that thing is what I need. What has been your experience? Cheers!

[@enemanozzle]

The primary cause of a hard stool is a vegetarian or a vegetable nutrition with a lot of fibre. In the case that you will not be ready to change this form of a food it will be the best to take at least every second day 1 tablespoon (= 15 ml) castor oil early in the morning on an empty stomach - 1 to 2 hours later you will accomplish an easy bowel movement.

[@Michael-ty2uo]

just gotta be careful castor oil usp is considered a stimulate laxative also, and long term use of stimulate laxative isnt good for your intestines

[@enemanozzle]

@@Michael-ty2uo Obviously for you it is unknown, that castor oil is not comparable to all the other laxatives, for castor oil works not directly by irritating the bowels but indirectly by activating and/or synthesizing certain substances in the human body; so any habituation to castor oil is absolutely impossible.

[@Michael-ty2uo]

@@enemanozzle dawg it says everywhere on the internet and even on the dang bottle of castor oil that it isn’t suitable to long term use 😭

[@enemanozzle]

@@Michael-ty2uo Here in KZbin you will find more than 70 contributions to take daily early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil in order to relieve a chronic constipation.

[@maryardussi2738]

Someone recommended I try insulin. Has someone tried this supplement?

[@SwissNoobWatches]

❤❤Dulcolax vs Senokot senna???❤❤❤❤ 7:39

[@innakhesin6145]

Thank you for video! What is the highest dose of stool softener can be taken daily, 1 or 2 pills does not doing work for me?🙏🏻

[@caseybrown4360]

Stool softeners come in different doses and different amounts. Read your package directions to see what it says an adult should take. It will tell you the max per day amount as well.

[@Julie-wb7od]

WHAT ABOUT USING ENEMA DEPOSITORY? IS IT HABIT?

[@theresab8525]

Hi, can you use solace and miralax together

[@barbarawebb7185]

Miralax is a stool softener?

[@sharonbrumley5355]

I would like to know that too.

[@some_dude_nate]

I just want to know how long after surgery I should be taking them for recovery?

[@nohc4]

Hi Doc I hope you see this question and respond! It is really safe to use Colace stool softener forever without risks of getting dependence of the medication or all the risks of laxatives? As I read for example Psillium Husk can be taken every day for long periods of time and help and don't form habits because is natural, is that right? Will Colace stool softener be safe for taking every day or can alternate days? Let's say Take it one day and then every two days or every other day? Thank you.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Dr. Chung said Colace can be taken daily. It's not addictive ✌️

[@chipster9422]

What about the warnings on the label regarding those with compromised kidneys??

[@Motherofthedead]

Excellent video Dr. thank you for the information. I am a chronic non pooper. Stuff sets up like concrete no matter what and the agony of passing a steel rebar thru your bum is a nightmare. My question is this. Miralax gives me horrible gas. Painful, feeling like you’re dying kind of gas. Does the colace cause gas and bloating too? I’m scared to try it because of my experience with miralax.

[@mariaw593]

Drink lots of water and take Dulcolax helps me..must drink lots of water every day...try eat high fiber foods....move around as much as possible....Hope this helps....I was advised to take Miralax but haven't tried it...

[@user-mp9id6yt1p]

I haven't experienced gas with Colace.

[@donaldhooper3064]

I thought that there was a restriction on how much Colace one can take.. I will try Colace again since I have seen your video. Don H Ocala FL

[@pksmith1275]

Gastroenterologist's nurse practitioner, recommended Colace Clear (no laxative component in it just stool softener). Directions on Colace Clear bottle recommended 1-6 capsules daily. I've just begun taking them and will see what happens. I have IBS with constipation so I can go back and forth in the bm department. I like that CC has no laxative in them. Good luck!

[@nupur222]

Thank you doc! I started Pranicura treatment from last month and I was very hopeful but one hard stool brings me to where I started 😞 For some 15 days I felt i am healing but one travelling for the whole day, random eating and lack of water despite of taking docusate gels turned all positive into zero. Why there is no safe and everlasting cure for such pathetic problem!

[@yourfriendlyproctologist]

Yes, you're not the only one!

[@ankitasaxena3935]

I am going through the same frustrating problem…are you in india too?? Can we discuss 😢 I also felt the same 15 days I am done and then it comes back again 😢 I hate everything

[@nupur222]

@@ankitasaxena3935 ankita it’s been 5 years for me suffering from this problem. Now doctors advise for lateral internal sphincterotomy. I am also unable to decide what to do!

[@ankitasaxena3935]

@@nupur222 which country are you located? after a lot of research i have found a treatment called as ksharsutra in india...which is promoted as a treatment which heals n recurrence is low too... recovery time is less...i will be seeing an ayurvedic doctor for this soon ✌️

[@ankitasaxena3935]

@@nupur222 do you have piles or fissure??