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Vegetables causing dry and hard stool
I have been noticing that only rice,dal and potato is what keeps my stool soft but when I eat Vegetables my stool gets dry and hard. Why this is happening and how can I treat this problem?
Your observation that rice, dal, and potato keep your stools soft, while vegetables make them hard, is related to how different foods affect the intestines.
Why this happens:
• Rice, dal, potato are easily digestible, form a smooth bulk, and contain soluble fibre which softens stool.
• Many vegetables (especially leafy or fibrous ones) have a lot of insoluble fibre, which adds bulk but absorbs less water. If your water intake is not adequate, these can make stools dry and harder.
• Gut sensitivity and variations in motility (like irritable bowel tendency) can also change stool consistency with different foods.
Next Steps
What you can do:
1. Hydration: Drink 2–3 litres of water daily to keep fibre soft.
2. Gradual fibre intake: Instead of suddenly increasing vegetables, add them slowly so your gut adjusts. Prefer more soluble fibre foods (oats, banana, papaya, apple, carrots) rather than only raw leafy/fibrous ones.
3. Regular meals: Maintain fixed timings and avoid long gaps.
4. Probiotics: Curd, buttermilk, or probiotic capsules may help balance gut bacteria.
5. Stool softeners (if needed): Short-term use of Isabgol (psyllium husk) or lactulose syrup can help regulate consistency.
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