Does taking gum make you constipated?

The consumption of Colla Corii Asini does not usually cause constipation, but there are a few people who experience constipation after consuming it, which varies from person to person. Colla Corii Asini is a kind of animal herbal medicine, also called donkey skin gum, which is used to treat blood deficiency, atrophy, dizziness, palpitation, muscle atrophy, sleeplessness, dry lung cough, vomiting blood, blood in urine, blood in stool, leakage of blood, pregnancy and fetal leakage, etc. Colla Corii Asini is commonly used in the prescription of blood tonic herbal medicine. Nowadays, many people also take Colla Corii Asini as a health supplement, such as the popular Colla Corii Asini cake. Constipation refers to a decrease in the number of bowel movements, accompanied by difficulty in defecation and dry stools. Normal daily defecation is 1-2 times, or 1-2 days, while constipated patients have less than 3 bowel movements per week. Constipation is one of the common symptoms of the digestive tract, which not only affects mood but also health. Occasionally there are clinical cases of constipation when taking Agaricus, which are roughly divided into 2 types, one may be related to individual differences, some people can’t take any tonic at all, they get fire when they eat it, and have constipation and other symptoms. If this is the case, it is recommended not to take Colla Corii Asini again. The other is that if you take other tonic drugs along with gum, you may also become constipated. In this case, you should promptly communicate with your doctor to adjust the ingredients or dosage of the drug to relieve constipation. People who are prone to constipation should develop good living habits, such as drinking more water, paying attention to dietary regimen, and eating more vegetables and fruits. Usually you can exercise properly, such as walking, jogging, playing Tai Chi, doing yoga, etc., which helps gastrointestinal peristalsis, promotes digestion and improves constipation, and of course some people may need to take medication to regulate and treat.