American gastroenterologist Simon Smale said The Daily Mail suggests that increasing fiber (indigestible fiber from plant foods) in the diet may cause constipation to worsen.
The term fiber refers to all parts of plant foods that cannot be digested or absorbed by the body. Plant fibers are abundant in vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains. Fiber serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria, preventing gastrointestinal diseases. It is also necessary for normal digestion.
The doctor explained that people with frequent constipation should use this nutritional component with caution. The gastroenterologist said that 15-30% of people with chronic constipation suffer from a cologenic form of bowel movement, or slow-transit constipation. It is associated with a decrease in the speed of movement of intestinal contents in the absence of anatomical abnormalities.
Increasing the amount of fiber consumed may cause constipation to worsen because a larger amount of food mass will be eliminated from the body more slowly. Additionally, excessive dietary fiber can cause abdominal pain and bloating.
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