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Foods to Avoid When You’re Constipated

Whether you’ve been experiencing constipation, which is described as having three or less bowel movements per week or stools that are hard, dry, or otherwise difficult to pass, you may be wondering what foods can help move things along. Simple dietary changes to a few menu items may have a big impact on your digestion.

There are several potential causes of constipation. A lot of them have to do with your daily diet: the food you put into your body and the amount of water you drink. A board-certified gastroenterologist from Medical Offices of Manhattan, Pratima Dibba, M.D., has confirmed that some meals might really make it tougher to produce smooth, simple bowel movements. Let’s examine some of the alternatives to those foods. Read the article.

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