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Slow gi motility with severe constipation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 19 1:17pm | Replies (67)
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@jerrysgirl3

Because of reflux issues i decided instead of oil and vinegar on my salad, to just have olive oil. The next morning I had a bowel movement very comfortably. Didn't have salad again for a few days and had constipation issues. Made a salad with just olive oil. Next morning, bowel movement slid out. I would like to say it was the olive oil since it happened twice, but who knows? Worth a try.

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robintromp | @robintromp | Mar 4, 2023

Also, I have found a teaspoon of MCT oil in my coffee helps with morning bowel movements.

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Mar 4, 2023

@jerrysgirl3
You are correct- the olive oil helps with passing stools. Flaxseed oil and mineral oil also work.
When I practiced pediatrics I had many patients with chronic constipation- very common in kids. If they were seen by pediatric GI they were often prescribed mineral oil- worked well. Kids get afraid to pass a hard stool so the mineral oil made them slide out!
Not for babies of course.

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