Fiber and how it effects the GI Tract

[bd4411sa]

I'm a nursing student trying to learn how fiber directly effects the GI Tract. Does an increase in fiber result in more formed stool? Or visa versa?

Thanks!

[crb613, BSN, RN]

Try this.

I am so easily entertained How did you do that? I guess I dont have to tell you I am not a computer person!

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

In the words of Rodney King: Can't we all just get along??

And fiber DOES constipate IF you don't drink enough water .. care for some details?

[Isitpossible, LPN, LVN]

bd4411- fiber softens hard stools and adds bulk to stool to increase peristaslsis leading to greater evacuation..

[roser13, ASN, RN]

"Ok thanks for the responses. It's clear you both don't know the answer either."

Seriously? You come here for homework help and then when you don't get spoonfed, you bite the hand that you're asking to feed you?

No doubt my post will be removed shortly, but this quite frankly annoys the crap out of me.

"Was it so hard to go through all that instead of just telling me that fiber makes your bowels hard and leads to constipation"

No. It's not that hard. That's the point. YOU, the nursing student, should be doing your own research. This forum does not exist to feed you basic information that exists in your textbook, in your lecture outlines, and on the internet.

Of course, there will always be those who will feed you the information because they enjoy being able to teach. In the end, you will likely be the less resourceful nurse because you have not learned how to research your topic and find your own answers.

[bd4411sa]

Thanks ISITPOSSIBLE. Is there ever a situation where too much bulk is added that it leads to constipation? Where is the equilibrium here with softening/adding bulk?

[Nascar nurse, ASN, RN]

Try this.

Gotta figure out how you do this!! Think you could give me a "try this" demonstration.

[Isitpossible, LPN, LVN]

bd1144..u know i never thought about that!! im still a student too! lol...but i think so, b/c fiber actually increases water absorption, so if toooo much water is being absorbed by ingesting excess fiber, AND the fiber is also increasing the bulk at the same time, then the stool can get hard leading to constipation...there are recommended daily amounts: now i know why..thanks..always love to learn..

[50caliber]

Try this.

Wow

Technology is stunning these days. I had no idea this was possible.

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

how did you do that google thing? that is more interesting than fiber, bowels and poopey... i had no idea you could do that !!! how the heck did you do that??? very cool !!

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

Thanks ISITPOSSIBLE. Is there ever a situation where too much bulk is added that it leads to constipation? Where is the equilibrium here with softening/adding bulk?

ooh look it up !!! we all had to look things up .. lol... use your critical thinking skills... what do you think? now on to more important things.... how did you do that google thing?

[chloecatrn]

Let Me Google That For You.

For all of those questions that could use a slightly snarky response.

[dekagirlsRN]

That was freakin' awesome!!!!!!!!!! Thank goodness the OP was too lazy to do the research on her own, otherwise we never would have seen that!