ANTI - Laxative

Okay, a mod may want to reroute this query since it's about the opposite of this thread's topic. Susie or other knowledgeable medical folks: probably because of diet, and I do need more roughage and fiber, my routine stools are mostly wide and soft and a bit messy to wipe up. Would you have any current recommendations for some sort of fiber supplement I can take fairly often to firm up my output? If there is a decent supplement in pill, capsule or tablet form I'd prefer that, even if it also required a lot of fluid intake with it, rather than something I'd need to mix and drink. Thanks,

Eric

I moved this for you.

You have the opposite problem of most people with constipation.

How about a little less fiber? You could also add foods like rice, applesauce, yogurt, plain toast, rice, bananas. These foods are binding.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/258348-foods-to-eat-to-stop-diarrhea/

do a google search for "binding foods"

Avoid consuming foods high in fiber such as nuts, seeds, fruit or whole grain products. Fiber keeps the colon active and will not help reduce diarrhea. Spicy foods, fried foods and foods with high sugar content may also stimulate bowel movements. Also, do not consume caffeinated foods or beverages, and avoid full-strength fruit juices.

Play around with your diet. As Susie noted juices and indigestible sugars can cause trouble.

There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Try messing with your balance of these. Your colon might also be a bit grumpy about something, so you can try eliminating dairy or wheat. None of the diet stuff did anything for me, but it probably works for somoeone.

Another way to approach the problem is to just be glad that you're probably at a low risk for hemorrhoids and diverticular issues and just use some wet wipes to clean up.