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Do Bananas Cause Constipation And Ease Hemorrhoids?
do bananas cause constipation?
do bananas make you fat and I was told that bananas help ease haemorrhoids, is this true?
could you tell me more about potassium deficiency because I get bloated a lot, get very thirsty at times and I drink a lot of water and often get cramps in my legs and feet.
do bananas make you fat and I was told that bananas help ease haemorrhoids, is this true?
could you tell me more about potassium deficiency because I get bloated a lot, get very thirsty at times and I drink a lot of water and often get cramps in my legs and feet.
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Bananas contain calories and fibers. Fibers loosen the stools and thus, help in constipation. Constipation aggravates hemorrhoids. Hence, bananas ease hemorrhoids.
Calories of the bananas tend to increase body weight if they are not burnt through workouts.
Bloating is due to indigestion with altered gut flora. A 5 day course of Metronidazole and, 4 weeks course of probiotic (such as lactobacilli) and digestive enzymes will cure bloating.
Increase thirst may be a manifestation of diabetes. Get blood sugar done to rule out/detect diabetes.
Cramps are due to electrolytes (primarily sodium and potassium) deficiency. Daily intake of adequate common salt will relieve cramps.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Bananas contain calories and fibers. Fibers loosen the stools and thus, help in constipation. Constipation aggravates hemorrhoids. Hence, bananas ease hemorrhoids.
Calories of the bananas tend to increase body weight if they are not burnt through workouts.
Bloating is due to indigestion with altered gut flora. A 5 day course of Metronidazole and, 4 weeks course of probiotic (such as lactobacilli) and digestive enzymes will cure bloating.
Increase thirst may be a manifestation of diabetes. Get blood sugar done to rule out/detect diabetes.
Cramps are due to electrolytes (primarily sodium and potassium) deficiency. Daily intake of adequate common salt will relieve cramps.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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