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@danielwan9844 3 ай бұрын

16/8 intermittent fasting Eat less food, DON'T OVEREAT. 1/3 FOOD. 1/3 WATER. 1/3 AIR. how you should partition your stomach sleep early Be consistent

@ramshahere2225 2 ай бұрын

This is what islam teaches.

@janne2744 2 ай бұрын

I do it. All fresh food and worse than ever. There's no one way for everyone.

@buckjones4901 Ай бұрын

@@janne2744 I struggle on and off, I am not sure but I swear fiber can make things worse, which is backwards from what they tell you, but I can't say for 100% certain.

@janne2744 Ай бұрын

@buckjones4901 You could be right and I was advised not to eat currants with seeds. Got my husband to rip out all of the different currant bushes as it's difficult not to eat them when they're there, to replace them with something else. We had more than we could cope with.

@zares_fnx Ай бұрын

First years of IF were amazing - soft poop on time, every single day. But after like 10 years, something happened, and I either get these pretty hard, yet kind of soft? but greesy like poops that haaardly pass through, or these that have hard beginning and soft mid and end. Sometimes I just want to drop IF, but I would feel horrible overall eating breakfasts again.

@idolhanz9842 3 ай бұрын

Berries, berries, berries..coconut...yogurt....mixed salad with cucumber, radish, ...probiotics....water, water, water...magnesium glycinate and citrate.....

@SimranRajQueenBliss 3 ай бұрын

I love you so much 😂😂 That’s exactly what I eat naturally and luckily, intuition led me here cuz it also helps the bottom end situation 😅

@SupremeWhiteBlackman 3 ай бұрын

Can’t stress this enough. Literally just eat real food and drink water. It’s not hard but it “can” be expensive.

@fredacharbel7510 3 ай бұрын

Do you mean coconut yogurt? And take the two types of magnesium or one or the other? Thanks

@KarenB-jp3tx 3 ай бұрын

Yorgut is Constipating.. berries are great but expensive most of the time.

@Fabian-oj9nh 3 ай бұрын

@@KarenB-jp3txtry cult coconut yogurt. It’s expensive but full of probiotics

@davidrusso1280 4 ай бұрын

A couple of points I would like to make. First (and as always), Dr. Chung makes excellent points here. I saw Dr. Chung for the first time on a video consult, after which he became my regular proctologist. I live close enough that I can go to his office. Second, I learned that he takes a very 'regular guy' kind of approach. He does not hide behind grand words and self-aggrandizing doctor-speak. he represents a medical practice mind set that I wish was far more common.

@isagoldfield7393 4 ай бұрын

♥️👏♥️👏♥️

@theeradic5629 3 ай бұрын

Had a fissurectomy 15 weeks ago. My proctologist said I’m 100% healed now. I’m seeing Dr Chung says soft but my proctologist said you want your stools to be hard like a tootsie roll. Kindly, could you run this by Dr Chung and see how much he laughs or agrees? My doctor is a good surgeon and good doctor but he sees his patients for like 3 mins and leaves. Doesn’t give much info.

@Jimmy_The_Goat 18 күн бұрын

@@theeradic5629 how did the fissurectomy work out for you?

@theeradic5629 12 күн бұрын

@@Jimmy_The_Goat I would say it worked. I would have targeted I didn’t have to get the surgery but the cardizem cream wasn’t working well. The only thing that worries me is that sometimes I still can’t sit for as long or comfortably as I could before which is inconvenient because I drive for a living. I still have to wipe a certain way which is different than before. I still get itchy from time to time. Nothing feels the same which sucks. However, I still feel the surgery was probably necessary and it did ease the pain immediately. Doctor said I’m 100% healed. When I exercise, i.e. play basketball or push ups, I feel most comfortable after that. So maybe I just need to strengthen the area properly. Idk. It worked. I would recommend it. Just make sure you have a great trustworthy doctor. Took about 2 weeks for real relief after the surgery but it was less painful immediately after compared to the unbearable pain I was in prior.

@Jimmy_The_Goat 12 күн бұрын

@@theeradic5629 Thing is, my pain and dicsomfort are fairly mild, like 4/10, but it has been a recurring problem for 8 years now. I am really scared of permanent changes to my body, as I am not even 30 yet, so I am really not sure whether I should do this.

@SomeGal 4 ай бұрын

Kiwi, fresh pear, mango, beans, and avocado have improved my bathroom life! (I'm a dietitian and here for the same reasons).

@rachangoudapatilnidoni5058 4 ай бұрын

Can I get your contact

@rachangoudapatilnidoni5058 4 ай бұрын

Please give your contact email

@deannsmith8903 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ll try this.

@Xdc5 3 ай бұрын

Pear has a jet motor effect for me🤣 I literally eat pears once or twice a year, when the crazy pear aroma outweighs my memories of the last time I ate pears 😂

@adrianbaker1408 3 ай бұрын

Prunes/ prune juice, natures colon lube.

@carleanadewilde5340 4 ай бұрын

Dr Chung... thank you!✨

@user-qz7ro5ho3i 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. Never had any issues until last year and it’s when I started googling and going on KZfaq and found you. It’s been a very embarrassing and frustrating couple of months, even discussing things with my spouse, I never feel comfortable discussing my own medical issues even more so anything having to do with this specific topic. I’ve finally started to make changes in my diet that I feel are sustainable, practicing stress management, and scheduled an appointment with a doctor (although it’s not for months). So until then, I will keep watching your videos and hopefully find relief. Thank you so much.

@dominicfong6341 4 ай бұрын

Dr. Chung's video is so good that I wouldn't mind viewing while eating.

@judicoerver613 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dr Chung for sharing your expertise. ❤

@tonimcdaniel9110 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Doctor.Thank you so much.❤

@moonglowdancer1892 4 ай бұрын

Yes, Thank you, very helpful! Consistent with my GI surg. Oct colectomy due to large cyst attached to my colon. I was full lesions, dx w/ severe pelvic abdominal adhesive disease. Finally I’m beginning to find the path for my colon and not having terrible accidents. My doctors have been kind and supportive as well as my family. I feel blessed to have wonderful care and guidance.

@VinnieLJ 3 ай бұрын

You are the greatest!

@LMNevada 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your common sense.

@justaskKj 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information it make doing the #2 easier.

@fabasso78 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! Very useful advices for me here

@yellowdiamonddoesntapprove6632 4 ай бұрын

Dear Dr Chung, I want to first of all thank you for your consultation a few months back that really changed my attitude towards my problems with my fissure. Your channel gives me so much positivity and hope that when I get my flare ups I'll have relief. I admire your transparency and a lot of the things you say hold a lot of truth, particularly the fibre intake being a unique thing to each person. Moreover, I think the kind of fibre is also very different depending on each person. I have found a lot of relief from fruits that get me going a lot more than vegetables do. Fruit is so demonised because of its sugars, but I think people forget how wonderful it actually is for the gut. It's what you said - everyone is completely different and should experiment with their diets. I have found food/poop diaries to be extremely useful!! Again, thank you for talking about a subject that a lot of people suffer in silence with. I hope your channel continues to grow and grow (I'm sure it will), and that you continue to give us not only good information, but pretty dang GOOD VIBES. Have a wonderful day doctor and thank you!!

@jeffthompson6162 2 ай бұрын

This is a good doctor.

@debrasmith5703 4 ай бұрын

So helpful!

@ATHENS15 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Doc.

@rosiew8-fenn 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely man you are! I wish you were in England. Xx

@SaikrishnaGameplays 4 ай бұрын

Dear Doctor Chung! You do not know how much your videos helped me. I had been suffering from anal fissure for the past 4 months. I am at a stage where it has healed 90%. I feel no pain and blood stains. Just slight discomfort, though. A lot of times, I had severe pain. So much pain for up to 12 hrs every day that sometimes I even got suicidal thoughts. Your videos made me learn about my lifestyle mistakes. I started owning my pain and have taken steps to be healthy. Dr Chung! I can't thank you more. Your videos not only give remedial ideas, they are also a way to get psychological relief from the depressive mental pain one goes through during anal fissures/ hemorrhoids. Thank you so much on behalf of thousands of patients. To the patients, please keep hope. Good days will come. Meanwhile, keep steering your lifestyle towards health. All the best! 🙂

@DecentTalker 3 ай бұрын

I'm in a similar situation. Almost recovered. Have you been using any ointment? How do you keep poo soft? My proctologist said, I have a soar fissure... No bleeding, no pain when passing stool.. just occasional discomfort.

@wintersun398 3 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@DecentTalkersalt added to a warm water bath can help healing. Washing the area and a little inside with aqueous cream after passing, never ever soap or shower gel. A tiny square of cotton gauze placed over during sleep wicks out the pus.

@user-ns8gm3xx4i 2 ай бұрын

Please can you say some tips that you followed to overcome the pain.. I think you are from India and I am also Indian too.. Please help me to get rid of this painful journey....

@user-ee8pp5hv7v 2 ай бұрын

Can you please share what exactly you did to recover ??

@surojitneogi2149 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever used stimulant luxative in these past 4months?

@saqibjawed3001 4 ай бұрын

a great doctor

@PianistStefanBoetel 3 ай бұрын

Love dried plums ❤😊

@nib71286 4 ай бұрын

We are here, hoping for more vulnerability and honesty. Thanks for continuing to share! What are your thoughts on pre and pro biotic use?

@vickielster3928 Ай бұрын

Magnesium citrate is a game hanger for me! So glad I found it.

@Joses213 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dr Chung for another amazing and such informative video as always !

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope they help!

@Joses213 4 ай бұрын

They really help tremendously you are an amazing Doctor with such a big beautiful Heart!

@jvbcz 3 ай бұрын

You are the only one youtuber I found that talks shit, but I love it!

@PabloChicano 4 ай бұрын

Very good advice.

@shelleycharlesworth5177 3 ай бұрын

Oatmeal- made with steel cut oats---add a few walnuts and a few apple slices.

@pamm8020 3 ай бұрын

Mine is with almonds and blueberries!

@meo21626 3 ай бұрын

Any brand you like?

@pamm8020 3 ай бұрын

I really like McCann's steel cut oats. They come in a can. I make the entire can and when it cools down I portion the oatmeal into sandwich bags, flatten them, and store them in the freezer. It's easy to take one out and just pop it in the microwave.@@meo21626

@ismailmalik3986 2 ай бұрын

oh yes! i never miss a day of my vernight oats with some almonds and almond milk and chia seeds

@basitriaz6539 4 ай бұрын

You are great helping person and your videos are always very easy to understand and full of knowledge and information. I just want to ask can anyone take these stool softener on regular basis for long time if required .is their any side effects for long time usage?? please explain.

@deedeesmith3073 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your expertise! This is the first time a Dr. has said not everyone needs to increase their fiber. I kept telling the Dr. it was making me more constipated and they look at me like I’m a liar. Then they say drink more water then😩. Well I’ve solved the problem years ago by listening to my body. Love your attitude and sweet kind spirit. As a retired nurse you are the best example of what a physician should be.

@SomeGal 3 ай бұрын

If not water and fiber, what helps you?

@deedeesmith3073 3 ай бұрын

@@SomeGal I think in my case I was already eating enough fiber and drinking enough water . I find magnesium supplement works great. I do realize all systems are different. When drs kept telling me more fiber I would then get constipated with that type of supplement( Metamucil)

@AlMujeebKnowledge3.1M 3 ай бұрын

@@deedeesmith3073seriously i just read your comment and get relaxed i gone through from anul fissures surgery and same my surgeon is say eat fiber fiber water water seriously i drink 5 Glass in the morning still no work eating fiber vegetables.always need a stool softener.but dr think i am not taking enough water or fiber .i just gone into anxiety seriously

@esmeraldaanguiano1892 2 ай бұрын

What has helped you? What do you take? I think Benefiber was making my stools way too bulky and caused my fissure to reopen.

@BillAngler 2 ай бұрын

Maybe none of the high-fibre foods that you eat were high enough in fiber. Maybe try wheat bran or prunes.

@randyscrafts8575 4 ай бұрын

As I get older, I've done some self experiments on the ol digestive system to keep the ol stool from hardening and keep it regular. What works for me is making a conscious effort to drink more water. A half glass here and there throughout the day adds up and keeps the system lubed. Also, yogurt. One a day works. About 9am every morning ya'll can think of me because I'll be on the can. 😅 Good luck getting that image out of your head.

@314murdacapitall 2 ай бұрын

No yogurt at all!!!!!

@savvycha 19 күн бұрын

everyone is different. for me, Kapha Pitta, yogurt is no help. nor is MORE fiber. Need some but too much makes it all the worse

@AJITEM 29 күн бұрын

Hi Dear Dr. You are doing a real wonderful job here, advising fischer,hemorrhoid sufferers. I am from India. Since covid vaccination my problem of Fischer got worst(I came to know it after 2nd dose) and now the sphincter muscle is so rigid that every morning I get lot of pressure from inside but due to shrinkage of sphincter muscle I can not get rid of poop easily (which is actually soft) so many times I am on toilet seat and trapped in between passing stool process, doesn't understand what to do and I apply force which results in fischer then more swelling, pain, legs pain. It's a terror entering toilets when you have Fischer. Now a fistula has developed. Literally life is not fun anymore. I am constantly examining myself, my diet. I hope someday I will get real relief. And some food Literally helps you in this. Thanks doctor, I may write you a long letter about my this episode. God bless you. 🙏

@mahdimahameddiriye9992 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@tonyajones9159 3 ай бұрын

Thank You

@loveydovey8383 4 ай бұрын

For whatever its worth, Activia yogurt seems to help.

@Dookie69uk 3 ай бұрын

Dr Chung has been a massive help to my quality of life, I struggled for years with severe piles that would have me terrified of going to the toilet. Used his cream and it really did help more than anything else I tried for years.

@naturegirl4074 3 ай бұрын

Pranicura ?

@Dookie69uk 3 ай бұрын

@@naturegirl4074yup that's the one. It's just bad now instead of really bad. Worth a try if you haven't tried it.

@SUNFLOWER-vt8gi 2 ай бұрын

My father died of rectal cancer at the young age of 45 so I'm happy I found your channel because I've been struggling. 😢 I already don't have a gallbladder.

@314murdacapitall 2 ай бұрын

Hemorrhoids is different from that ,two different things

@scherryvalentine9673 29 күн бұрын

Look into Cell Salts.

@alisaharwood7077 3 ай бұрын

OKRA, ALSO Sauerkraut, also(( chia seeds) ground. sprinkle on foods

@rohanmaghade 3 ай бұрын

Okra??? Noooooo My mom ate it once last week and she's in horrible unbearable pain since then that we had to admit her to the hospital.

@Hamilton112 26 күн бұрын

that guy is the BEST

@Beto1206 27 күн бұрын

Papaya works wonders.

@mcwinningstream 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Harmonics1986 22 күн бұрын

Thank you Dr. Usually people approach surgery after all other methods have failed or after days and weeks of excruciating pain. These tips can help people who have not yet reached the point of no return. I was housebound for almost 3 months, unable to get to work, on strong painkillers and on a very strict diet and nothing helped me except the surgery.

@roadhouse_blues8081 9 күн бұрын

I am considering the same..I have extreme piles itching from the past 5-6 months...I don't eat spice ,processed food, sugar,oily food..just home cooked bland meals with fruits yogurt,..also eat phyllium husk everyday...so usually I don't have constipation with all these precautions..have lost weight too because of my simple plain diet...but oh this hemorrhoids itching won't leave me alone..i even take antihistamine tablets most of the days..it just won't go away...so surgery it is.. I have been feeling so depressed and anxious, my brain has stopped working too...I just want to end this now

@KarenB-jp3tx 2 ай бұрын

Oh my, this is terribly personal. And going all over the world.😮 But it's good to hear other people have issues.

@user-mz6sh2xr7f 4 күн бұрын

Yes, isn't it terrific that this resource is available 😀

@cheryllong7328 2 ай бұрын

Tbsp Apple cider vinegar with water has been a big help.

@toniweeks8026 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for your videos, and advice. I've been binge watching your videos to prepare and now get me through recovery. I just had my hemorrhoidectomy May 7th. I've never been in so much pain, and I've had multiple other surgeries, and have birthed two babies (one vaginal, one cecarean). I would choose childbirth over this a thousand times over. Thank you for normalizing those in this situation, and for all your down to earth helpfulness. 💛

@digitalonlinetv4628 22 күн бұрын

Hi. Currently healing. Very painful

@toniweeks8026 22 күн бұрын

@@digitalonlinetv4628 absolutely! Just when I'm feeling a bit of relief I'll have to use the restroom, and it's like I've been set back a few days. Hope you get to feeling better soon!

@dennycrane4444 4 ай бұрын

I find a cup of prune juice first thing in the morning with a sliver of butter in it warmed up in the microwave works best for me.

@Datb2 4 ай бұрын

Taste?

@Soltice-ty2nf 4 ай бұрын

@@Datb2not for everyone. I like it but some people don’t

@meo21626 3 ай бұрын

Too harsh for me, with my IBS. I do eat prunes though

@Keekonuts 3 ай бұрын

After a right hemi-colectomy I was advised towards less fibre. I started a carnivore way of life and I feel fantastic…the toilet is my friend now!

@314murdacapitall 2 ай бұрын

Sure , until it comes back

@nrtnrt6676 4 ай бұрын

Dt Chung please post some tips on reducing inflammation on the back passage. Im 7 weeks post LIS and would love some tips on reducing inflammation up there!!!

@lisap3344 Ай бұрын

Magnesium ❤

@nrtnrt6676 7 күн бұрын

Magnesium supplements, laxido, blueberries, 2 litres of water. Yellow melon also helps and brown rice definitely but not too much.

@AlexSharayMusic Ай бұрын

A healthy Gut microbiome was key for me. I made milk kefir at home. After one week, All my GI problems /poop problems got resolved.

@geetachatoor3525 Ай бұрын

Dr Chung is coffee good or should i stay away from it. Can preparation H help. Thank you.

@paulh2913 3 ай бұрын

High fiber whole wheat bread and Konsyl (fiber drink mix)

@Novemberrain111 4 ай бұрын

I had cdiff for 8 months. A severe case from antibiotic. I was close to mega colon and on my way for a fecal transplant until I was finally given deficid along w an infusion. I felt sorry for what my intestines colon rectum went through all those months of severe diareah. I have regained my strength and its a year later. Iam still on a strong Probiotic and I eat lots of fermented foods. I avoid antibiotics at all costs sice Iam high risk and try and stay healthy. I dont know why Iam telling this I guess bc I have PTSD from the hell I went through w Cdiff. Thanks for all you do Doctor❤ I love your channel!

@marinasmith4772 4 ай бұрын

I only had Cdiff for a few weeks and am still traumatized by it so I can only imagine how bad it was after 8 months! I am trying fermented food too and I think it is helping. The food intolerances are what really drive me crazy. I could eat most things before Cdiff and now have to watch everything.

@fredstone5872 3 ай бұрын

I first went to the Dr with mild abdominal pain. He thought maybe I have kidney stones and prescribed Amoxicillin as a general antibiotic. Well ten days later I was painting the toilet red with straight blood, I thought I was going to die, I wish I would have died. The ER almost had to remove my colon but thankfully not. I will forever have ptsd from the hell I experienced and the long recovery. I now wash my hands 20 times per day, bleach the bathroom every week, and stay away from all public bathrooms and restaurants. I’m actually crying just thinking about what we’ve been through. Wish you all the best for the future. Fred.

@MacM15 3 ай бұрын

Dr Chung do you have anything on Encopresis? I would love to hear more about that. My son has it.

@PopsSinging 4 ай бұрын

A small bowl of bran cereal and almond milk for breakfast and one before bed and a glass of apple juice with each meal, a few yoga techniques like the wind pose for instance, and a massage using an upside down U from the ascending colon to the descending colon works wonders. Sitting with one leg crossed over the other at the knee or higher and switching periodically can also get things moving. As an aside: If you use one of those potty steps to raise your feet, you are doing a modified version of the Yoga wind pose. I have found that raising a single foot, start with left and then lowering it and raising right creates a sort of 'bicycle' twisting action that can get things going. I have a child with autism who has severe constipation, encopresis, etc. Update: Wanted to add one more tip, roll a rolling pin under its own weight (Dont' press down on it!!!) upwards on the ascending colon and downwards on the descending colon side. It helps to breakdown those stubborn clumps that are stuck.

@Harmonikdiskorde 4 ай бұрын

Which side is the ascending colon side?

@TheAerovons 4 ай бұрын

If I ate all of that, I would be in the ER with major cramps and diarrhea lol

@TheAerovons 4 ай бұрын

If I ate all of that, I would be in the ER with major cramps and diarrhea lol

@scota73 4 ай бұрын

@@Harmonikdiskorderight side

@blueomega2853 4 ай бұрын

I commit to building regularity... Hooorah

@LMNevada 4 ай бұрын

Prunes are great! 3 if you are over 80 (George Burns) each morning works for us.

@karenc1733 3 ай бұрын

My father swore by it lol

@jasonsanders8091 2 ай бұрын

yes, it works, but then your gut gets lazy. Better to use exercise, strong abs, fluids etc

@leesanderson6885 3 ай бұрын

Prunes and kiwi fruit ..every day ..really helps soften things.

@el_duderino_man 3 ай бұрын

Like the old saying, "If you eat a lot of prunes you can scoop your poo with spoons." It's the procto Mantra. We chant it at parties.

@suzanmiller558 20 күн бұрын

Definitely prunes but only 3, too many and you can’t stay too far from the bathroom

@JamieR 4 ай бұрын

I noticed with Magnesium Citrate that I had to increase water levels during the day and between meals to stay properly hydrated. Considering it draws water into the intestine it makes a lot of sense. Good tips as always!

@miyukifox5248 3 ай бұрын

what would happen if you didn't? I had some really weird symptoms after taking glycinate

@BeachyQueeen 4 ай бұрын

I had a colectomy scheduled a few years ago because I had a BM evey 2 weeks and was diagnosed with colonic inertia. I tried just about everything to stop being uncomfortable. I would drink 3-4 liters of water daily and ate my fruits and veggies. Magnesium Citrate didn't work for me. It gave me a lot of gas, made me distended and very uncomfortable. A couple of weeks before my surgery, my friend gave me a bottle of 400mg magnesium oxide capsule and those saved my life, honestly. I now have daily BM. I take about 2-3 capsules daily but now i need to figure out my diet and how to stay regular. There are times where I'll have 4-5 loose stools a day. Or i can go a few days without a BM if I forget to take my magnesium. What it all boils down to is that everyone is different and there isn't a "one size fits all" remedy. Everyone's body chemistry is different and we need to find which formula works for our body's blueprint. But magnesium is definitely a magical remedy for many digestive ailments. It's a shame doctors don't turn to it before prescribing medications.

@user-yo4mu5ro7z 4 ай бұрын

Is milk of magnesia different?

@BeachyQueeen 3 ай бұрын

@@user-yo4mu5ro7z great question. I am not a chemistry major (and I dont even remember anything from the semester I took in college) to actually understand and explain how they are the same (but slightly different). I do understand that they both can be used as an antacid and a laxative.

@nadiabonnici7788 3 ай бұрын

porridge really used to work on me but lately no and even mag citrate is not working, eating prunes work but i have to take about 6 or 7. but i think i will give mag oxide a try cause i don,t like eating fruit alot

@BeachyQueeen 3 ай бұрын

@@nadiabonnici7788 I tried mag citrate and it made me very uncomfortable "gassy". I drink a lot of water (3-4 liters daily), I love eating fruits and salads. I think it is a matter of finding what is right for you. The fact that there are like 20 million forms of magnesium doesn't help. I hope you find what works for you. Oh, and try doing some walking or core exercises. That really helps!

@-What-are-your-thoughts 3 ай бұрын

I know some people don’t give this a thought but about 2 weeks after being on the Carnivore Diet I have zero gut/bowel issues. Here are a couple people to look up if you haven’t heard of it. - Kent Carnivore (His story is unbelievable) - Dr Ken Berry - Dr Anthony Chaffee - Dr Shawn Baker - Zoe Harcombe ( She takes a deep dive into studies and her findings on fiber is eye opening ) I wish everyone good health and happiness.

@albertocoelho9408 2 ай бұрын

I had a fissure one year ago. The videos of this chanel helpded alot. The diet was the key for soft stool every day. That together with higene is the key to heal the fissure. Thanks

@shivanandg2816 2 ай бұрын

Plzzzz ur diet chart, and whole day routine... Am also suffering from fissure from last 1 year, it's very painful

@albertocoelho9408 2 ай бұрын

First week eat the minimum possible. Lost 5 kg in 5 days. Soup, salade and fruit (oranges and apples) at lunch and dinner. The next week i started adding fish at lunch. Always drink a lot of water during the day. To regulate the intestine a eat a natural yogurt every day. Every thing else i keep it to a minimum. In the first month i've lost 12kg and wans't easy, but after 3 to 4 months i restared with sports and normal life. Wish you a sppedy recovery.

@albertocoelho9408 2 ай бұрын

I alternate the fish with eggs or chicken.

@ImranAhmed-uq5xt 10 күн бұрын

Leafy vegetables and papaya are the best natural softening foods.

@Datb2 4 ай бұрын

Coffee has been my saving grace

@katzzoy2219 3 ай бұрын

Agree

@aaronvaughn1954 3 ай бұрын

I was surprised by the amount of fiber in it.

@amber40494 3 ай бұрын

Coffee hurting me

@vikingthedude 3 ай бұрын

Coffee absolutely drains me

@SeraKook 3 ай бұрын

Idk about coffee, but caffeine is a depressant and depletes many vitamins and minerals and water

@judigullett9060 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the information! I need your opinion ! Do you think that medications and supplements cause constipation? Trying the fiber and stool softeners can cost quite a bit if they don't work and you have to go to another and another, as they can be pricey.

@Rogerramjet4321 4 ай бұрын

I followed dr Chung’s advice and have been pain free for a year now. Eating high fibre made a world of difference for me. Plus I make sure I drink a lot of water everyday. It’s all just routine now so I don’t even think about it .

@barsixful 3 ай бұрын

I had bowel resection surgery 6 months ago. Have problems with constipation!! Tried many things. I’ll keep trying….thanks

@Murphyslaw918 Ай бұрын

1Tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh lemon juice on an empty stomach

@dantheman1109 3 ай бұрын

I did it

@selinselinselinturan7124 3 ай бұрын

Mint tea and apple 👍

@Jim-bh7gs 3 ай бұрын

I swear I will never eat frozen yogurt again! Butt,THANK YOU,this was helpful and reassuring. Routine it shall be.

@AmandaJackson-et2bn Ай бұрын

DR. Chung i have never seen a video talking about mineral oil what are your thoughts on using that once a week or so does that cause dependence and how it works in the body?

@wobble108 4 ай бұрын

Keep.a food diary to single out the culprits. Even lentils bung me up. I take magnesium every night now. But mirilax is my saviour if im having a flair up. Ive been having lots of veg soups and keir with soaked prines first thing.

@Liebestod0001 4 ай бұрын

I have been having 4 grams of probiotics powder every week, together with all-bran cereal I no longer have hard stool anymore! also increasing water helps

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@macprincess2 3 ай бұрын

Do you eat all bran every morning?

@Liebestod0001 3 ай бұрын

@@macprincess2 maybe 10 to 15 grams of all-bran cereal every day together with fruits. I eat fruits every afternoon. If I eat too much cereal my stomach hurts so I suggest not having too much of it.

@nasali4817 3 ай бұрын

Which probiotic I need .

@hanshawks5088 4 ай бұрын

I had my surgery last Saturday i feel so much better 😮

@Ltfhjkjggj 4 ай бұрын

Was it laser ? How was the pain ?

@jonesfredrick94 3 ай бұрын

What kind of surgery

@markfrancis5751 3 ай бұрын

Lots of meat, berries, butter and less veggies works for me. And chew thouroughly! All good now. The less fiber has actually works better for me. And lost weight and feel better with better blood work.

@CathyS_Bx 3 ай бұрын

Nice to know that soft "froyo" texture is best. But wow--it can be messy. Like 15 Water Wipes messy. No?

@1whitecottagelife770 3 ай бұрын

I'm trying to drink more water and today I ordered a squatty stool to lift my legs up and hopefully eliminate easier

@fredacharbel7510 3 ай бұрын

Any advice on gastroparesis? The constipation is so bad.

@geegeecook5063 3 ай бұрын

Yoghurt, Drink 2 glasses warm water in the morning and eat cold papaya it's always works for me 😁

@RalphMichaels449 4 ай бұрын

After my hemorrhoids becoming so bad that I had surgery in November 23 I’ve had you as my # 1 channel. I never want to go through that pain again. God bless you for your words of wisdom.Fresno California.

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@cynthiajameson5618 4 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you went through that, How are you feeling now?

@ytsux9259 4 ай бұрын

How painful was the surgery?

@RalphMichaels449 4 ай бұрын

@@ytsux9259 I don’t want you to be frightened because the surgery was a fantastic success. BUT. It was one of the most painful experiences I have ever had. Be prepared. I did not take the opioid medication because it made me feel sick so I stayed with ibuprofen and Tylenol. Buy a bunch of Tux pads and wipes. And just remember what Dr Chung has advised in his videos. I went on MiraLAX first thing as to not get constipated. It works. Remember that it’s painful BUT you can get through it and each day gets better. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

@RalphMichaels449 4 ай бұрын

@@cynthiajameson5618 praise God I’m back to normal. Took about two months but it was soooo worth it. 👍🏻✝️

@localwalker5696 4 ай бұрын

Laxido every day ..if not total.constipation.even with prunes water etc

@naturallybecoming831 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m gonna try fiber

@chunhaylee 3 ай бұрын

For me roasted peanuts works like magic. It has to be peanuts with the skin still on there. Fiber supplements do NOT work because they only contain fiber. Two things are needed for you to go: fiber and OIL. Peanuts have both of those things.

@genderrebeljo3051 2 ай бұрын

I have lipoedema and like a lot of lippy ladies, I adopted a low carb, sometimes keto, sometimes carnivore diet and ate all the things that can cause constipation! Mostly Meat, eggs, cheese…also did a lot of fasting and l’ve lost 25 kilos…but l still felt shit!! That’s because I was constantly full of it!! I had these terrible stomach attacks, incredibly painful and debilitating. I thought it was a heart attack the first time..called an ambulance and everything. It wasn’t. Then I thought gallbladder…or ulcer…stomach cancer….MS….parkinsons……the doctor just game me omeprazole. Eventually I saw a gastroenterologist, and he said it’s good ole fashioned constipation!! I could not believe it, but it made a lot of sense! Something so….simple, yet so impactful (pardon the pun!) Needless to say, I’m back on the fibre, drinking waaaaay more water (I have always been terrible keeping up with fluids) and the irony is, I actually prefer eating like this! I feel like a right idiot. My only worry now is if l put all weight back on!! I’ve been a bit carb-phobic. Anyway, I hope the intermittent fasting will still do the trick in helping me lose the weight I still need to lose whilst following this more balanced, high fibre diet. 🤞🏻 Thanks for these informative videos!

@elinoreberkley1643 4 ай бұрын

scared to death of the deep probe and surgery. IDT my body will do well. It does not like things in. And it is very dirty area to try and keep clean. I am very concerned.

@Tyler-ip5bc 4 ай бұрын

Great videos. I'm not sure if you have but a video on ruptured hemorrhoids would be appreciated. I had one and not sure if it will die or refill ? Also care after it happens. Thanks!

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

What do you mean by ruptured hemorrhoids?

@Tyler-ip5bc 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your reply. Over the weekend I believe I had an internal hemorrhoid lose all the blood in it (ie...rupture). A small clot came out along with a lot of bright red blood. It/they have been extremely painful.

@ps2062 4 ай бұрын

Yes , fibre sucks . I have tried a lot fibre but it only caused dryness and pain, even though i drank a lot of water and balanced with soluble and insoluble. I always had to drink liquid paraffin with fibre otherwise it irritates

@squarewheel142 3 ай бұрын

I prefer a "clean wipe" and you won't get that with soft poop, plus back before there was toilet paper a "clean wipe" was even more important.

@Ltfhjkjggj 3 ай бұрын

Can you make video on laser for external piles ?

@dianedunn7257 2 ай бұрын

Is it okay to use other forms of magnesium than magnesium citrate? The citric acid bothers my bladder. Would Magnesium Glycinate be okay too for a daily stool softener?

@HappyCat3096 4 ай бұрын

Metamucil every day. Lots of fluid. Magnesium citrate at bedtime. Low FODMAP diet. Can't tolerate lactose anymore. Going to try and reintroduce beans this week.

@pumfoobet9235 4 ай бұрын

I agree with the Metamucil and I also take it. But everyone is different with how much to take each day. I only take 1 heaping tsp with a full glass of water each day and that works for me. Any more than that makes me gassy all day.

@msgrubbgrubb8347 Ай бұрын

Hello Dr., like to schedule an appointment what is your consultation charge?

@goopygonch 3 ай бұрын

i would like to say that some fruits have soluble and insoluble fibers and im not gonna pretend i know how that works but ive found that kiwis, oranges, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears tend to harden my stools but pineapple, yellow dragonfruit, peaches (for others, not for me), prunes, plums can help soften stools and i know that prunes contain sorbitol, a sugar that naturally softens stool, and idk what’s going on with pineapple but i damn near shat myself at work because i ate too many but that’s besides the point. finding the balance between fruits/veggies that make you regular is a difficult path to tread and im still figuring it out. for reference i drink 40-80oz of water a day but still have hard stools due to the amount of rice and chicken i eat

@V8-friendly 4 ай бұрын

My experience: After 2 years of misery (chronic IBS-C), I ended up with prescription 45ml Lactulose each day, after every other med had failed. Now, it’s like “clockwork”, I can go every day with perfect softness. Stuff works like a miracle. No pain, no side effects, for me. About two hours after taking it, it’s 💩 time. Of course, it works best, when combined with a healthy diet and lots of liquid intake. Also a blessing for the inner hemorrhoids, that were on the verge of prolapsing due to all the prior straining and long sitting sessions 🚽. Now, all is good, and everything can slowly heal. 👍

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@alexshatner3907 4 ай бұрын

@@yourfriendlyproctologist I canceled my upcoming wedding after watching this video, I totally lost the concept that my fiance poops too. Bring it up on your next video to make people smile.

@rachangoudapatilnidoni5058 4 ай бұрын

I am taking from 6 months , how to wean it off. .... Can we take it forever

@V8-friendly 4 ай бұрын

@@rachangoudapatilnidoni5058 Fairly safe to take, even prescribed to pregnant women, my gastroenterologist said. Just gradually reduce the dose to a point where you can go to the bathroom regularly without constipation. Was told a clear sign of a dosage being too high, is diarrhea. I started with 45ml/day for a while, now 30ml/day still works. In a few weeks trying 15ml. This stuff does not get digested or absorbed by your body. Large colon doesn’t like it, attracts water to get it out, which makes stool soft and then makes you have the urge to go. Only thing to watch long term, is possible imbalance of electrolytes which can be checked by a simple blood test, which I have done twice a year. Definitely less dangerous than those stimulant laxatives. Works for me, hope it works for you. Only side effect, In occasionally have is bloating/gas. Greetings from Ohio, USA, Marco

@V8-friendly 4 ай бұрын

@@rachangoudapatilnidoni5058 My gastroenterologist said it is fairly safe, so even pregnant women can take it. Your body does not digest it or absorb it. Large colon gets irritated by it, absorbs fluid and softens stool, which then makes you go to the bathroom. A dosage too high manifests in diarrhea. A dosage too low manifests in constipation. Only long term, electrolytes should be checked which a simple blood test can do. I have this checked twice a year. My only occasional side effect is bloating and gas. If you want to wean off, just gradually reduce dose. There are no withdrawal effects, just constipation might come back. Drink plenty of water, have a good balance diet and add some exercise to it. Certainly much safer than chronic use of stimulating laxatives. I am not a doctor and I am just writing here what my gastroenterologist told me. Hope, it works for you. Greetings from Ohio, USA, Marco

@anajiminez7447 3 ай бұрын

I agree Dr I'm in that category thank you so much very well explained .Dr I have a question I'm having so many issues with my digestive sis had 2colon sur removed 10'of my colon for prolapse and now having so many problems pain in uper very very constipated that nothing helps and when I go is diarrhea and very little. Please Dr help me thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@DL-rl9bd 3 ай бұрын

Dear Doctor Chung! I’ve had chronic diarrhea for three months. I went to a GI doc who gave me a stool sample test. It came back positive for Norovirus. I never even knew I had been sick with that! I just thought it was a severe flare-up of my usual IBS, due to recent stress. I have a colonoscopy scheduled in a couple weeks. For now, could this be post infectious IBS?? My last colonoscopy was three years ago. No IBD found, just a few small, benign polyps.

@maggiejohnson5891 4 ай бұрын

Swiss Kriss saved my life for a time

@suzanmiller558 20 күн бұрын

That’s what I use

@icandoit9969 3 ай бұрын

Also check tap water if it has minerals and heavy in drinking,i had cracked super dry poop even after taking fiber suppliments,i switched to bottled water and my stool goes back to normal and easy in 2 days....

@naturegirl4074 3 ай бұрын

Never thought about that

@motolordz6974 Ай бұрын

Bottled water helps with softening your stools?

@marc31415 4 ай бұрын

It takes time for intestinal Microbes to adjust and establish new microbial communities that are responsible for breaking down the fiber. I was Learning about a Clinical Stuy that showed success in people who had problems with fiber... The process of introducing new fiber was long & Gradual. sometiems i think there is a bit of Rediclousness that can be part of the process (like adding in a tiny speck of broccoli into the meal of High School students Cafeteria Lunch....showed the students were more likly to eat more vegetables afterwards....i think there was a "Trick" component to the Experiment...where the Speck of Broccoli is so small, you are not sure if it is there by intention or accident.)

@loribecchi8819 4 ай бұрын

I was using magnesium for years, then I was put on antibiotics for an infection and the pills weren't supposed to be taken with magnesium. I got really constipated and really strained on a bowel movement. I got a fissure and it's been months and am going for a fissurectomy soon. I have been using diltiazem and bought the Pranicura but don't like the menthol in it. (they should have put in lidocaine instead!) I find Desitin works best to relieve the discomfort I also use Recticare cream like you had recommended.I take the magnesium every night and I have had no problems. I also have Colace too. No more hard poops! I eat a lot of fiber in my diet. I am bad at drinking water but am trying to get better at that.I am in my sixties and NEVER had a fissure before this!

@yourfriendlyproctologist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!