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Constipation: Causes, Fixes &amp; Warnings | Dr Pal

hello guys this is Dr pal manikam in this video we're going to talk about the most important topic that many people don't want to talk about which is constipation I completely understand what you're talking about should we really talk about this yes absolutely you should know whom to call when the nature doesn't call you let's dive deep into it first and foremost I'm going to break the myth that going to the bathroom every day is a mandatory everything for your good gut health that is absolutely not true you know every patient is different every patient's brain gut access is wired differently if you having a ball movement once every 2 days that is completely normal for you might be but if you're having a ball movement once in 2 days and now it is being extended to once every 4 days or once every 5 days then that is a problem of constipation but if you're somebody who's going every day and now you are having once every 2 to 3 days B mov then you should be concerned my patient arugami is asking doctor I used to have one ball movement every 2 days now it is once a week is there any problem with my ball movement I said he there is no movement at all ra it is complete traffic jam bubble Hal most people think constipation is because of lack of water intake but more importantly lack of fiber intake everybody should get at least 25 to 35 gam of fiber per day hydration helps but fiber trumps in treating constipation compared to water my friend saruk Kumar eats par drinks hot water and marches in the hall to induce bubble movement as if he's participating in a quick India mov no matter how fast he does his match pass his bubble movement is a thing of the past of course it's not only about lack of fiber some neurological problems anything that is dealing with your brain gut axis your constipation can worsen for example in patients with diabetes when they have increased blood glucose levels one of the most common complication is affecting the nerves so when that happens the nerves to the intestine can get affected the colonic morality can get decreased which may result in constipation similarly other neurological disorders like stroke parkinsonism multiple sclerosis can also have brain G access problems leading to constipation and the most important problem that you should be aware of is growth of a precancerous colon polyps inside your large intestine blocking the ball movement this is called obstructive cause of constipation and that is why we recommend colonoscopy for anybody who's turning 45 to 50 years and above so it doesn't mean that you need to get a colonoscopy right away if you have constipation but if things are not getting better endoscopy is indicated pops blocking the stool is like the gouie blocking the soda but the problem is you cannot keep pushing it hard to release unlike goalie soda another most common cause is medication use I strongly urge you to review your medication list and then see whether any of the medication side effect is constipation the most common medication that I usually see in the practice is oral iron tablets and any sleeping medication which can disturb the brain gut Tais my patient arami is saying doctor my medications are causing me constipation when I review the medication he's taking the medication for constipation so decreased frequency of a ball movement is one of the symptom of constipation the other symptoms include incomplete evacuation feeling like that is still left behind even after using the bathroom hard or dry stools straining and using physical Maneuvers to get the stool out of the colon all these can be a symptom of constipation if these symptoms persist more than 3 months this is called chronic constipation for which you should seek medical attention so when you should see a doctor there are three alarming signs one is when you are noticing blood and stool number two unintentional weight loss you not planning to lose weight but you are losing weight and that is a alarming sign number three family history of colon cancer if you have any history of colon cancer in your father mother brother sister then you are at an increased risk so we should seek medical attention in those situations a simple colonoscopy can actually diagnose and sometimes treat the disease as well endoscopy is nothing but gut indoor photography session after your gut is engaged with ultr processed foods go fiber with your gut if not the tube will go through your gut oh no three things that will help you relieve constipation number one behavioral change so under behavioral change you can tap into your natural circadian rhythm where your colonic motility is high after meals especially in the morning so you can try defecating after meals enjoying the advantage of the colonic morality and number two don't rely too much on laxatives if you have to take a tablet every day to induce ball movement then you might have to revisit what you do for many people they cannot poop without drinking coffee anything can happen over a cup of coffee but bubble movement happens over a cup of coffee most of the time I'm going to tell you the single most important factor for worsening your constipation which is taking your mobile phone to your restroom when you're having a ball movement your attention should be in the ball movement and should not get diverted into other action like watching the phone watching the reels and everything because the whole defecatory movement is very very complicated the signal should get from brain to the large intestine the spinter muscle should relax and it should be relaxed at the right time where you have access to the bathroom and the signal should keep on repeating so that all the B movement is expelled out of the colon for this you will need attention to get the brain gut axis going very very important to get all this right either you should have a strong brain gut axis if not you should not have anything on your hand while you were sitting on that toilet board my friend s's wife keeps complaining that he's always in the bathroom spending hours to have a ball movement and he is watching the reals on his phone about how to cure constipation only his phone signal is very strong not his brain gut signal and the last thing under behavioral changes try to use an Indian toilet as much as possible I understand that in the US or any other countries it is very difficult to adopt an an Indian toilet so if you're having a western toilet bowl you can have a stool which will elevate your legs open up the defecatory angle so that the bubble movement gets better so the second category of treatment is Diet as usual food is medicine diet can completely cure your constipation provided you take care of it properly the most important thing is 25 to 35 G of fiber per day I'm going to tell you three Charming fruits that works as a magic in most of my patients this is a magic fruit for constipation it was originally found in China and then later cultivated in New Zealand gaining worldwide popularity yes it is K it is called Chinese gooseberry it is rich in vitamin C vitamin K polyphenols and antioxidants both the Flesh and the skin are edible contributing to the high fiber content one mediumsized Ki almost contains 4 G of fiber in it and more importantly it is tasty why this is very important in constipation is it contains an enzyme called actinidin which helps in protein digestion and also stimulates the colonic motility which will help in your constipation Ki is a natural gentle remedy for constipation patients especially if they have IBS or for elderly patients in a randomiz control trial kwi work beautifully for constipation without causing bloating or any abdominal discomfort unlike other fiber supplements my friend saruk Kumar doesn't prevent Ki fruit for constipation saying kiwi players does not deliver when needed number two guava a very cheap fruit but excellent in fiber content which will promote your gut health it is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions with 100 G of a fruit giving you 5 G of Fiber One guava is only 5 rupees compared to 35 rupees for a kiwi it is a wonderful source of prebiotics supporting your beneficial gut bacteria it has a low glycemic index between 12 to 24 which makes it a wonderful fruit for diabetics it is also rich in antioxidants and vitamin C reducing the inflammation in your gut did you know that utar Pradesh is the largest producer of guava in India I really wonder what will the gastroenterologist do in that state because the will not have any patience at all I told my loyal subscriber subaman that guaa with red flesh inside may have a higher nutritional value he gets the white one and turns it into red by applying Maggie Masala powder the third fruit is avocado or butter fruit avocado is native to Mexico and Central America but now it is widely grown in India as well it has a creamy texture and that's why it's called butterf fruit it is rich in mono unsaturated fatty acid which is a very good source of healthy fats to you it is packed with vitamins vitamin C vitamin E vitamin K potassium and also antioxidant which is a beautiful fruit for you it contains ltin and zantin which will help your eye Health it is very high in fiber one mediumsized fruit can contain 10 gr of fiber which is absolutely phenomenal but the only problem is because it is rich in monounsaturated fats it can be rich in calories as well so if you're on a calorie deficit diet you need to be a little bit careful this is one of the costliest fruit in India with one fruit costing approximately 100 rupees per fruit it's best to start with half an avocado and then slowly increase to prevent bloating and discomfort my patient aoam is constipation cleared in shock just after hearing the price of avocado in addition to consuming foods with Rich fiber patients can also add 2 to six tablespoons of raw brand which might also increase your fiber inake it is usually followed by a glass of water or any other beverage of your choice but make sure that you add brand slowly so that you don't develop significant bloating right away these gen Z guys are very notorious for all these acronyms I ask them to eat bran they're asking me is bran is the shorter form of Brandy the most important problem when you are increasing the fiber intake through diet to improve your constipation is significant amount of abdominal bloating because your gut bacteria is not ready to digest this much amount of fiber right away so you need to adjust your fiber intake accordingly and you have to go down on the requirement if you are experiencing abdominal symptoms but invariably I can guarantee you that if you work on it slowly and steadily you will reach your fiber content goal eventually my patient arami is complaining 247 365 days I feel always bloated I said hey that is not bloating ra that is your belly look carefully other quick fixes that might help I will just list down and you can jot it down and you can practice it whenever you need it number one abdominal massage abdominal Massage Works beautifully and many of my patients have gotten significant results one of the most important technique that I tell my patient patience is to do the malasana pose it's a yoga pose where you spread the legs and use your hands to give the massage pressure on your abdomen or you could gently massage your abdomen in a clockwise Direction slowly as well number two probiotics as I always say don't go for probiotic supplements it is always better to include natural probiotics like Cafe kombucha kurd idly Dosa dla probiotics will enhance your gut health improve your brain gut access increase your constipation outcome and number three is ex exer exercise in any form will directly stimulate short chain fatty acids in your large intestine which is a beautiful food for your good good bacteria and again the brain G AIS will be strengthened so the colonic motility is restored to normal so please start exercising mainly strength training if you're not able to do that at least walk 10 to 20 minutes after each meal I'm so happy to introduce to you a new holistic program that I passionately put towards it is called New me if you come as old you we will give you as new me this is a holistic program I have been obese before I have been overweight before I tried multiple testings treatment options dietary options and I exactly know now what are all the problems that I face so if I was a patient what will I need to cure my problem exactly those issues have been taken care of in this program please check out the pin the comment and then get to know more about the program if you are interested please send us a message we'll be more than happy to take care of you this program is not only for weight loss we also treat patients with diabetes hypertension PC overs fatty liver and I am very excited because this is exactly what I want every doctor to do no supplements no artificial thing just natural no quick fixes if you put the hard work we will help you achieve your goal so in this video you must have learned about some tips and tricks to manage your constipation please check out our non-profit organization called vanam malal Foundation we support patients with 60 plus years of age and less than 6 years of age with special disabilities we offer them 24/7 clinical care and I am asking you to support us so that we can grow together we can make this community a better place to live so remember one belly at a time it is absolutely important stay happy stay gutsy May good blessing

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