Why am I constipated?

[Anonymous]

Why am I constipated? I'm drinking tons of water and hot tea and coffee. Can you give suggestions. I'm feeling dizzy and I have pain in my lower back. If I do go, it's tiny. Help!

[BeeNee]

First off, if you are experiencing chronic pain and dizziness, they may be symptoms of a bigger issue for which you need to see a doctor asap. Something may seem minor but can get worse if not treated and the only way to stop worrying is to see a doc.

Second, there are several things that can cause constipation: hyperthyroidism, IBS/Chrons disease, too much dairy, chocolate, psychological issues, diabetes, symptoms related to pregnancy, laxative abuse, depression, antacids, vitamins, allergy meds, painkillers, and your blood pressure.

The more common reasons are not getting enough fiber in your diet, drinking enough water, stress and/or lack of exercising.

Check the side affects of any meds you may be taking, keep a food journal to make sure you are actually getting plenty of fiber, and see your doc if nothing improves.

[Asker]

I am eating fiber everyday now and I did go see a doc about this. Thank you though for this.

[abundantlyrich]

It's your diet. If you eat a lot of meat and rice and very little veggies and fruit.

[Asker]

I actually ate a whole bunch of fruit and I do eat a lot if rice but I also eat a lot if green beans too.

[Dtegesd123]

don't mix/drink coffee and tea. Pick one. Or you could just be drinking too much water. I tend to get bloated/constipated when I drink a 1 1/2 cups of water during a meal

[Asker]

Oh I don't mix them. I never heard of too much water though.

[Dtegesd123]

oh my bad, I meant don't drink coffee and tea during a single day.

yea. well drinking water does fill you up and then you add food, if you are eating rice or any carbs it'll be sucked up by the food which makes it slower for your body to let go of the water ( pee ) lol. which in turn leaves you bloated. All this is untrue unless you eat slowing, around 20 minutes Most people eat fast and end up eating way more than they need to , to feel fullfilled :)

[Asker]

Oic, don't drink both in one day. Oops, I've done that before🙉
I'm actually a really slow eater anyway so I don't know. I finally took a laxative because I couldn't take it anymore.

[Dtegesd123]

sry I could not be of help :(

[Asker]

No you did. I'm always looking for help as I'm constipated a lot! Thanks, I appreciate it😊

[kaylaS91]

Up your fiber intake. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains..

[Justiphi]

Deserves MHO!

[beautifulangel76]

Maybe you don't enough fiber. Try taking a laxative.

[Asker]

I did. It made me go a lot and now my stomach is so crampy. I did but a whole bunch of fruit and veggies.
I really like your name btw!

[Asker]

buy*

[beautifulangel76]

Thank you. Try those fiber bars or that fiber mix stuff next time then it shouldn't be as bad as a laxative.

[Asker]

You're very welcome😊
Okay, I will surly try that next time. Thanks!

[beautifulangel76]

Your welcome and I also think that wheatgrass juice night help too.

[Asker]

Wheatgrass juice?

[beautifulangel76]

Yeah you can buy it from health food stores. You can grow it yourself easily. The seeds can be found at stores or ebay for cheap and it grows pretty fast. You can use a blender to get the juice.

[Asker]

Never heard of it but will look for it. Thanks for your help! ☺️

[krissgib]

It can be anything. I'd talk to the doctor. Maybe get ur thyroid checked.

[Anonymous]

Are you getting enough fibers?

[Asker]

Like what?

[lamborgini15]

maybe you are eating wrong foods