Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
160 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Green Tea Increase Constipation?

HI , I AM VENU, AGE 33, FROM INDIA, I DO HAVE GREEN TEA IN MORNING, MY QUESTON IS,.... I DO HEAT THE GREEN TEA WITH WATER AND FILTER IT AND ALLOW IT TO COOL A BIT AND DRINK, IS IT GOOD OR BAD? AS I LIKE THAT TASTE...(BUT I HAVE CONSTIPATION PROBLEM)DOES THIS METHOD OF DRINKING INCREASES MY CONSTIPATION PROBLEM?

PLEASE ANSWER
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 7 Nov 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 9 Nov 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Green tea, either hot or cold, or in any way is not really known to cause constipation.
This may altogether be a different problem.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation, examination of abdomen and tests of blood for blood sugar, thyroid and liver functions as well as tests of stool.
If fecolith impaction is seen in the colon, stool softeners and/or laxatives can help to solve your problems; if not then you may need a water-soap enema.
Colonoscopy and CT scan may be needed if your age is above 30 years of age.
Try and continue different laxatives and stool softeners and continue this for a few weeks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Does Green Tea Increase Constipation?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Green tea, either hot or cold, or in any way is not really known to cause constipation. This may altogether be a different problem. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation, examination of abdomen and tests of blood for blood sugar, thyroid and liver functions as well as tests of stool. If fecolith impaction is seen in the colon, stool softeners and/or laxatives can help to solve your problems; if not then you may need a water-soap enema. Colonoscopy and CT scan may be needed if your age is above 30 years of age. Try and continue different laxatives and stool softeners and continue this for a few weeks.