2007-07-09 03:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Its unlikely to be the food that is causing the constipation but more likely the lack of water. Your bowels need a regular amount of water to help with keeping yourself regular. On a plane ride, the air is dry to begin with, which dehydrates you. Most people do not drink enough water on the plane. Additionally, if the plane ride is part of a trip, you are likely not drinking enough water on the trip or eating less fruits/veggies/high fiber foods since going to bathrooms isn't as convenient as when you are at home.
2007-07-09 03:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by littleturtleboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like "the_only_solorose" said it sitting in one place for a long time.
Other reasons that I can think of:
1) Less water or fluid intake in the plane
2) Less humidity(reduces water level in the body)
3) Upset sleep pattern.
4) Coffee (dehydrates body)
Pilots now-a-days recommend for frequent walks inside the plane and strech exercises and more water intake instead of coffee.
Try the pilots suggestion. It worked for me.
2007-07-09 03:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by JK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt.
Plus flying is very dehydrating, so it may not be the food.
Drink lots of water before during, and after. And bring your own sandwich.
Have a good trip!
2007-07-09 03:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by nicolemcg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isn't the food, it's the sitting for long periods of time on the plane that constipates.
2007-07-09 03:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
jet fuel?
2007-07-09 03:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahah i dont know. its good stuff though....well sometimes.
2007-07-09 03:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by juicyfruit02938 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋