“People with constipation might think that if 20 grams of fiber a day is the recommended amount, they should increase to 35 grams to feel better,” he says. But they end up feeling so uncomfortable with cramping and bloating.” If you have only occasional constipation and hard stools, he says, getting more fiber isn’t a bad way to go. But if you’re getting worse on fiber, you may want to cut back because too much of it can become compacted in your gut.
The bottom line on bowel movements
In the end, if you’re having intermittent symptoms, these are probably the only strategies you should consider implementing, Dr. Sheth says.
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