Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Switching To High Fibre Diet Cause Loose Bowels Or Constipation?
I drastically changed my diet to vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. I feel now very bloated all the time, my bowel movents are more frequent and abundant, they were loose for one week or so, now I haven t gone for three days. Will this be a reaction to the eating habits change or these are sypmtoms of something else? thank you
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Hi,
Yes in few patients high fiber diet may cause loose stools. But in cases of irritable bowel syndrome or fructose intolerance may present like loose stools.
Take soft diet with soluble fiber intake. Use tablet Normaxin twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes in few patients high fiber diet may cause loose stools. But in cases of irritable bowel syndrome or fructose intolerance may present like loose stools.
Take soft diet with soluble fiber intake. Use tablet Normaxin twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....