How much waste can your intestines hold

Even longer. These foods fester and decompose in our colon. Harming our digestive health. And forcing us to suffer from constipation, gas, bloating, weight gain, heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, acne, fatigue, depression and a host of other health issues. Could you be one of the millions of Americans with 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 20 pounds — or more — of rotting poop lodged in your colon, poisoning you from the inside out, and stealing away the precious gift of health? If so, I urge you to watch this special free presentation.

Watch this short presentation now to discover the secret. I understand that this can be an embarrassing topic for many people. It is the Golden Key to looking and feeling your best. Today, millions of Americans silently suffer from poor digestive health. Thank you! Your turn: Why do you think 70,, million Americans suffer with poor digestive health? What steps are you taking to regain control of your digestive health? Let us know in the comments section below! I answered no to almost all the questions.

I eat the paleo kind of diet. Everything is great except there number of times I go every week. My thyroid was removed when I was 15 years old. Ever since, my metabolism is very slow and I am deficient in many nutrients. Since having my last baby, now 7 months old, I have packed on the pounds. My diet did not change much,if at all. I am always in pain, tired in a way very few can understand.

Much of this is related to my lack of thyroid. My tsh test thyroid stimulating hormone came back at 33 normal tests are anywhere from 0. What can I safely do to remove it? I do not eat a highly processed diet, usually. I have a large family and one income. I cook what we can afford and always try to have a vegetable and protein at least two meals a day.

Thank you so much for this! I have problems with bowel movement this week. It has been frustrating for me since I have been experiencing constipation a lot this month and the past few months. I have also recently switched from an unhealthy all-meat and fast-food lifestyle to having more vegetables. You are welcome!! So glad things are working out for you!! Have a good day. God bless. Excess waste- up to 25 pounds of poop! Charles, Are your products safe for VSG patients?

I would really suggest next time you visit your doctor for a checkup taking the list of ingredients to your doctor to make sure they are ok with you taking this! This would be for any supplement after a surgery like that. God Bless Dr. Psyllium husk is a valuable tool to normalize bowel movements and prevent a see-saw of constipation and […].

Also, drink at least 8 glasses of purified water every […]. My constipation problems started when I was 12 years old. I have never weighed more than — my entire life. Thank you for your great article. I am 24 years old. I would go twice a day and then it went to only being once, with the stool shape being either fudgy, solid, or little thin pieces all in one sitting. I sometimes get a full feeling and feel bloated especially after eating meal sizes that are smaller than what I used to eat.

And lastly i pass a lot of gas which has settled somewhat after taking probiotics Culturelle. As per my doctor I have taken the Probiotics for 2 weeks and still no relief. Hello Luis, Thank you for reaching out.

It could be a few things, not enough good bacteria in your system, not enough water, to much fiber or not enough fiber in the diet, under function bowel muscles, or many other health causes. A great Probiotic and a fiber-based supplement would be a good start combined with lots of water and a good diet. Here are some products we have that would help! Here is also some other great blogs to read! Hi Dr. Livingston, I am 27 years old.

I think the only diet that gave me relief was veganism. Currently, its really hard for me to be vegan. I eat a lot of frozen food that I purchase from trader joes. I am breastfeeding, and I have problems with anemia. I recently cut out coffee and soda out of my diet.

What should I do? Hello Amber, It can be very hard when you are not supported on something you find is best for you. Try to base what you eat on what your local supermarkets have on sale for the week. There is a ton of healthy creamers out there now to have! Although I only answered yes to a few questions, I can honestly say I eat a lot of bad things such as high processed food, sweets, wheat and more. My wake up call came when I hit the lbs mark. Anyway, I also highly suspect I have some kind of intestinal worm or parasite I hear it you eat junk food and processed food you are very likely to have it.

I have had this suspicion for a long time but have yet to confirm it for health insurance reasons. My question is, is there anything you recommend to get rid of intestinal parasites? Is it even possible to rid of them naturally once you have them? Thank you kindly in advance! Hello Melissa, Your diet can play a big role in this. Please let us know if you have any other questions. We will be more than happy to call you and help you! Why might that be?

Could I have a blockage? I eat fairly healthy, drink tons of water. Any suggestions? Thank you. Hello Ray, It could be your diet, imbalance of bacteria in your gut, too much fiber in your diet, or not enough fiber in your diet.

Have you spoken with your physician about your blockage? Here is some helpful reads for you to clean out your colon. I would suggest a good healthy diet, a good combination of supplements, and lots of water!

We also sell a few supplements that work really well. Please let me know if you want one of my team members to reach out and help you further! I would like to get rid of all of the stool in my body? Is there like a super cleanse to use? Hello Arceneaux, The best way is to try to do it the most natural way. Good cleans, natural supplements, and lots of water will help. We do have a supplement called XC It is a 15 day Colon Cleans that will help Tremendously to clean out your any waste they may be left in your body.

We will be more than happy to call you and help you if you could provide me your phone number I will have one of my Customer service reps reach out to you and answer any questions you may have! Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your informative article. I am seeking guidance on which of your supplemental products to purchase for my situation. In addition , I want to discuss your article with my doctor and request your guidance in advance of the conversation.

This April, I experienced an unusually tender navel and a sometimes tender abdomen that varied in severity. Nothing to go to Urgent Care for, for example. A minor hernia had been a consideration. My doc wants to do a colonoscopy now to check for a possible blockage. I eat a mostly vegetarian diet am in my 40s and was a straight vegetarian for 20 years , avoid processed foods for the most part, eat vegetables, drink an occasional glass of red wine, drink a lot of water, and I exercise.

I do like pasta and bread but I do not eat it excessively. I mostly avoid processed sugar but I do have my moments where I eat some. I do proactive research on my health how I found your article. What suggestions could you offer that I discuss with my doctor and what measures can I take beyond the colonoscopy? I read about colonoscopies and even the prep for it is debatable which way to prepare and the prep does not necessarily cleanse your entire system.

I read your comment above about herbs and clay to assist in removing buildup from the sides of the colon. For example, do you think a colon cleanse and your products is appropriate before or after the colonoscopy?

Do you have thoughts on colonics? I am skeptical. Do you offer consultations that may be covered by health insurance either online or via Skype, etc? I trust my doctor and am fond of her yet I also believe in seeking out various resources and opinions as she, like many doctors, is often rushed and not able to discuss alternatives in greater detail.

I have Kaiser insurance. Thank you for your attention and I look forward to your reply. Hello Tracee, We do have some supplements to help you. I would suggest talking to your doctor about being on a Probiotic, We have one called Perfect Biotics.

As well as taking Perfect Flush which contains the psyllium husk. A regulated bacteria balance can help with IBS as well as heal your gut along with a healthy diet. Here is a link to the products I would suggest to show your doctor. Just reach out to one of our Reps at Monday-Friday 9am-6pm and tell them Dr. Charles said you could have a discount!

I am sorry I no longer see patients but there are many wonderful doctors out there. Best of luck. I was diagnosed with IBS alternating 11 years ago. I will be constipated for 5 days then have 1 horrible clean out day which causes me to either be miserable at work or have to call in sick. I take fiber supplements, a probiotic, and drink Apple Cider Vinegar all everyday. What can I do to prevent this from happening? Hello Kesha, I would suggest testing with the fiber, try less to see if that helps.

Too much fiber can cause the opposite effect causing you to have major constipation! You can also Try digestive enzymes with meals to help break down food while your gut heals.

It could also help to try to remove glute, Dairy, and soy to see if that helps with your IBS. Always consult with your doctor before trying any new supplements or diet. Hi doctor i plan on getting colon hydrotherapy and after that taking care to eat a very healthy diet and take probiotics.

I have dealt with chronic constipation all my life even as a baby im 23 now and i have dealt with hemmoroids and anal fissures. Am i doing the right thing by changing my diet im just confused cause everyone else around me eats typical American food yet they dont deal with what i deal with.

Hello, Every single body is different. Everyone has to find what works for them between food, diet, and exercise. Sometimes your body is unable to absorbed vitamins or water from food like others. Your body will also change as you get older. I would suggest meeting with a nutritionist to see what is best for you. We have some great supplements that help called Perfect flush along with our Perfect Biotics.

Hello Kurt, Great question! Your doctor can do a physical exam and feel your abdomen or Your doctor may use an X-ray, CT, or a colonoscopy can also be done.

Always speak with your physician to see what is best for you. Hello Dr. I read in your directions to take the drops 15 min. So my? What is the reason for this. I did not have to have surgery luckily. Had my1st colonoscopy after that. I lived in a house with black mold for 2 years. The 2nd year we got an air purifier, but it still made me really sick. Any additional advice you could give me would be appreciated.

Hello Teyah, We suggest to take it at least 15 mins before you eat due to the stomach acid increasing when you are eating so we want to make sure it gets in there before that happens to make sure they have a good fighting chance to make it to your gut to do its job! With Candida, it is very important to change your diet. Candida Lives off sugar and carbs!!! Intake of enough water will also affect getting Candida getting flushed out of your system. They are packed full of info for your success!

I had prep for a virtual colonosopy but they said I had too much poop, even after 2 day fast and taking their prep correctly. This occured 7 years ago too. They suggest I ask my doctor to prescribe the prep for a regular colonospcy which is stronger.

What should I do about this? Everything I already knew in my heart. I feel the way I feel, because I am polluted! Not absorbing vitamins, my system lacks normal flora.

I feel I am still full in my guts I am on omeprazole for can that medicine make me. Hello Sarah, Yes many medications can cause you to have constipation. Be sure you are eating fiber and drinking plenty of water. I answered yes to every question. Over the past ten years.

My stomach has been extending out so much I look 10 months pregnant. If i lose five I gain I have changed my diet tremendously.

I drink water daily. Im not perfect. She recommended taking four dulcolax pills and mix 8. Id rather do a flush at home. Two nights ago I was in so much pain in my upper stomach. However, this medical marvel in China takes the idea of digestive obstruction and brings it to a new level. Recently, Chinese doctors had to remove the bowels of a man who was carrying 28 pounds of feces in his unresponsive tract.

These missing cells keep your bowels from properly contracting to maintain the flow of food through the digestive tract, nullifying the effectiveness of even laxatives which the man had reportedly been using for years. As a result, this unnamed man became stuffed with food and feces to the point of appearing nine months pregnant.

His stomach reportedly "looked like it could explode at any time," and as you can see from the photo above, in which one of the operating surgeons is carrying the man's infected bowels, that description is no exaggeration. The small bowel small intestine absorbs nutrients and much of the liquid from foods. The large bowel also known as the colon, or large intestine , starts at the final portion of the small bowel small intestine and goes all the way to the rectum.

The large bowel colon is about 2m long and cm wide. This muscular tube is made up of the ascending colon, the transverse colon and the descending colon which ends at the rectum and the anus. The colon also absorbs some nutrients and water. Waste is expelled through the anus.

Once the bowel has done its work and absorbed nutrients from food, the waste travels to the rectum which stretches, triggering a message to the brain to say that the bowel is full and needs to be emptied. After food has travelled along the gut, it has become digested and the nutrients and fluids absorbed; the waste is then expelled through the rectum and anus.

The rectum and the upper portion of the anal canal are richly supplied with nerves. When the rectum is full, the nerves sense this fullness and then inform the brain whether this is due to gas or stool. When we need to go to the toilet, the brain tells the anal sphincter muscles, via the nerves, to relax. As the muscles relax, the anus opens and the rectum empties. In some neurological and spinal conditions the brain cannot tell whether the bowel is full of waste faeces or just wind.

This can lead to accidental leakage. The anal canal is about 3 — 4cm long in women and sometimes slightly longer in men. The internal and external sphincters form 2 concentric rings which run along the length of the anal canal. The internal anal sphincter IAS is made of smooth muscle and we do not have voluntary control of this muscle.