Fiber and how it effects the GI Tract

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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!

Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

you are right dekagirlsRN .. maybe we can learn how to do that !!! yayyyyy !!!

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

ooh very cool cholecatrn !!! i see now !!! ty !!! i learn something new everyday !! but how do you get it to type what you want to look up?

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Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.
Let Me Google That For You.

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

LOL that is so cool. i typed in what are nsaid medications for my questions and it done the same thing.

BTW, i do know what nsaid's are. lol

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Let Me Google That For You.

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

I think this needs to become the standard response to this type of question!

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.
LOL that is so cool. i typed in what are nsaid medications for my questions and it done the same thing.

BTW, i do know what nsaid's are. lol

Your mention of nsaid's got me thinking about gout which then got me thinking about colchicine which finally got me thinking about taking colchicine and a large quantity of high fiber food. That is a combination I don't want any part of.:lol2:

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I think this needs to become the standard response to this type of question!

I concur. Nowadays, information is so easy to find, and Google should be used first before asking.

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Specializes in cardiac, ICU, education.

chloecatrn AKA rockstar.

Brilliant. I am a nursing instructor and I think I will use that link more than any other next semester. I am hoping it is just a phase, but the newest generation isn't exactly research savvy. Not that Google is the equivalent to true evidenced-based research, but there are days that I would fall over in class if students would actually look info up instead of waiting for me to pour it into their minds. Very funny.

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it all depends on the type of fiber. if its water soluable it will cause loose stools potentially, if its non soluable you will get nice formed stools. the stuff good nughts are made of. lol

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ment nights

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I think this needs to become the standard response to this type of question!

I have a feeling we'll be seeing this A LOT more often!!!

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Specializes in Critical Care.
Ok thanks for the responses. It's clear you both don't know the answer either.

Not many feel moved to go out of their way to help someone with a poor attitude. Keep that in mind, nursing student.

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