Can't Poop? Do This to Help Constipation | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz returns with a complete guide to constipation, including the symptoms many people overlook even when they are having a bowel movement every day.

Dr. B joins Chuck Carroll to explain the different patterns of constipation, including slow transit, pelvic-floor or outlet dysfunction, IBS with constipation, and the surprisingly common problem of a digestive system that has simply fallen out of rhythm.

They also discuss the morning habits that may help train your body when to go, foods associated with constipation relief, magnesium and fiber supplements, questions surrounding long-term laxative use, and why a full colon can contribute to bloating, nausea, early fullness, and loss of appetite.

Chuck shares his own experience after years of severe constipation and reveals the routine that has helped him become more regular while improving his bloating and appetite.

🧠 You'll learn:

• Why your bowel movements should generally follow a pattern
• How a morning routine may help train your body when to go
• The connection between constipation, bloating, nausea, and appetite
• Foods associated with constipation relief, including kiwi, prunes, and chia seeds
• The forms of magnesium Dr. B discusses for constipation
• Concerns surrounding long-term laxative use
• Why several days without a bowel movement followed by diarrhea may still be constipation
• How travel can throw your digestive system completely out of rhythm

Plus, Dr. B explains why going several days without a bowel movement followed by diarrhea may still be a constipation problem.

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