Can’t you go? Doctor reveals genius ‘bubble-blowing’ constipation hack for instant relief
If you suffer from a sluggish system, you may want to take a glass of water and a straw with you to the toilet.
According to a doctor, blowing bubbles into liquid is a surefire method to relieve constipation and prevent the nasty complications that come with it, such as hemorrhoids and fissures.
Dr. Karan Rajanan NHS general surgeon, told his 5.3 million TikTok followers that this ‘expert poop hack’ actually works and is ‘surprised it’s not common knowledge’.
He explained that pretending to blow bubbles or a candle or even making elongated “blowing sounds” helps control your breathing.
Specifically, it activates the vagus nerve, which controls the body’s digestion, causing more wave-like contractions in your intestines and making it easier to pass without straining.
He said: ‘The bellowing sound and blowing bubbles mimic the same internal physical effect as squatting, but with less pressure.
‘This can help move stool through the colon by increasing intra-abdominal pressure.’
“Although this looks strange, these are diaphragmatic breathing techniques that strengthen the connection between your gut and brain,” he added.
Dr. Rajan explained that the technique will ensure that the pelvic floor muscles are better coordinated, both when contracting and relaxing.
Straining during a bowel movement is a symptom of constipation.
But pushing too hard when going to the toilet can cause problems such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
Hemorrhoids are lumps in and around your buttocks that can cause itching and a small amount of bleeding.
They are caused by a swollen vein in the back passage that is pushed down and protrudes toward the outside of the body.
A fissure is a tear that occurs in the mucous membrane of the large intestine, near the anus. It can cause a sharp pain when you lose weight and can also cause bleeding.
Both problems usually go away on their own, but a small number of patients may need surgery.
Eating more fiber, drinking plenty of water and exercising more can help relive constipation and similar complications.
Experts have also claimed that people in Western countries empty their bowels incorrectly and should squat instead of sit.
It is said that sitting prolongs the process and prevents our intestines from fully opening.
Some experts recommend opening your bowels by sitting with your feet on a stool and leaning forward.
