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Constipation and diarrhoea can be due to side effects of treatment medications, which cannot be solved by food alone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as they may be able to adjust some of your medications to help reduce these symptoms.<\/p>\n

In addition, getting the right type of fibre is great for normalizing bowel function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nSoluble Fibre<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Pectin, Gum<\/td>\n

Insoluble Fibre<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Cellulose, Hemicellulose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Description<\/td>\nEasily dissolves in water. Attracts water and turns into a sticky soft gel-like substance during digestion.<\/strong><\/td>\nDoes not dissolve in water. Add bulk to stool and improve transit.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suitable condition<\/td>\nGood for both diarrhoea and constipation.<\/td>\nGood for constipation only.
\nLimit intake of insoluble fibre if you have diarrhoea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Food
\nSources<\/td>\n		\n
    \n
  • Oatmeal \/ oat bran<\/li>\n
  • Barley<\/li>\n
  • Natural applesauce (no added sugar)<\/li>\n
  • Apple, Pears (without skin)<\/li>\n
  • Strawberries, Blueberries<\/li>\n
  • Citrus fruits<\/li>\n
  • Prunes<\/li>\n
  • Finely ground flaxseeds<\/li>\n
  • Chia seeds<\/li>\n
  • Psyllium<\/li>\n
  • Brussel Sprouts<\/li>\n
  • Carrots<\/li>\n
  • Onion<\/li>\n
  • Chicory Root<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  • Whole grain \/ whole wheat products<\/li>\n
  • Brown unpolished rice<\/li>\n
  • Green leafy vegetables<\/li>\n
  • Seeds<\/li>\n
  • Nuts<\/li>\n
  • Skin of fruits<\/li>\n
  • Skin of potatoes<\/li>\n
  • Skin of vegetables<\/li>\n
  • Corn<\/li>\n
  • Celery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    * Remember to drink more water, because adding fibre without adequate water can worsen constipation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Beans, peas, and lentils contain significant amounts of both soluble and insoluble fibre.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: If you have severe constipation with pain, fever, or abdominal distention (bloating), seek medical intervention right away. Do not try to self-medicate with food.<\/p>\n

In conclusion,\u00a0soluble fibre<\/strong>\u00a0is good for both diarrhoea and constipation, whereas food high in\u00a0insoluble fibre<\/strong>\u00a0is useful for constipation only. Besides consumption of dietary fibre along with adequate\u00a0fluid<\/strong>\u00a0intake,\u00a0physical activity<\/strong>\u00a0can stimulate bowel movement, and\u00a0probiotics<\/strong>\u00a0may help in improving gut immunity and gastrointestinal health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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