Constipation Causes & Solutions

💡 What you'll learn:

•      The red flag symptoms that mean you should see your GP before addressing constipation

•      What counts as a normal bowel habit, and when symptoms are defined as constipation

•      Common causes, including fluid, alcohol, fibre, inactivity, stress, medications, and toilet positioning

•      The difference between soluble and insoluble fibre, and good food sources of each

•      How to introduce linseeds, psyllium husk, and fluid safely, and why fluid must increase alongside fibre

•      The main types of laxative, how they work, and why lactulose isn't advised if you also have IBS-type symptoms

•      Why diverticular disease is no longer a reason to restrict fibre, nuts, seeds, or fruit skins

🎯 Who this video is for:

Anyone experiencing constipation looking for practical, evidence-based strategies to improve their bowel habit through diet and lifestyle.

🩺 Disclaimer:

This video provides general educational information only. Blood in the stools, unexplained weight loss, unexplained low iron, black stools, a sudden change in symptoms, night-time symptoms, or pain on passing stool should always be discussed with your GP before making dietary changes.