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Is Very Less And Incomplete Bowel Movement After Taking Wheat Bran Normal?
Question: I take about a tablespoon of wheat bran daily for constipation. I have noticed about 4:00 a.m. I have cramps and then I go to the bathroom and I have a small stool. The pain then disappears. Is this normal?
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Should I discontinue the Wheat XXXXXXX I take daily. This happens each day about 4:00 a.m. Drink more water.
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Should I discontinue the Wheat XXXXXXX I take daily. This happens each day about 4:00 a.m. Drink more water.
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Brief Answer:
It could be due to bowel peristalsis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The cramps could be due to peristaltic movement of the bowel. Once the peristaltic wave is over, pain subsides. At the age of 74, the movement of the bowel will also be sluggish.
* Please take plenty of liquids.
* Avoid pain killers which cause constipation.
If you are getting this pain only after eating wheat bran, you can stop that.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
I wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela
General Surgeon
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Brief Answer:
Discontinue wheat bran
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please discontinue wheat bran for 2 weeks and see the response.
You can take fruits like banana, guava etc., which are helpful in constipation.
If the symptoms are not relieved, I shall prescribe a Pre and Probiotic capsule twice daily to my patients.
Hope I have answered your query. I wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela
General Surgeon
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It could be due to bowel peristalsis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The cramps could be due to peristaltic movement of the bowel. Once the peristaltic wave is over, pain subsides. At the age of 74, the movement of the bowel will also be sluggish.
* Please take plenty of liquids.
* Avoid pain killers which cause constipation.
If you are getting this pain only after eating wheat bran, you can stop that.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
I wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela
General Surgeon
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Brief Answer:
Discontinue wheat bran
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please discontinue wheat bran for 2 weeks and see the response.
You can take fruits like banana, guava etc., which are helpful in constipation.
If the symptoms are not relieved, I shall prescribe a Pre and Probiotic capsule twice daily to my patients.
Hope I have answered your query. I wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela
General Surgeon
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