I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology from Northwestern University. I finished medical school and completed my M.D. at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. I am currently in my residency for surgery- hopefully to be specializing in neurosurgery.
I want to answer questions on medical type questions. I'm a big fan of Dr. Drew Pinsky on Love Line and would like to help younger people from the mistakes I see a lot of young people do when they come into my ER.
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so a few weeks ago i started a new diet. i'm just eating healthier; more fruit, vegetables and healthier alternatives to food i used to eat. but ever since i started i've been having to go to the bathroom alot more. is this normal? will my body eventually get used to this new food? (link)
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Good for you! I know others have already told youthis but vegetables and fruit have a lot of cellulose (fiber), which the body cannot digest and therefore it stays in your colon and is great because it cleans you out. You're getting a great amount of fiber as long as it is not causing loose bowel movements, and if it does that is normal too for a while. You're preventing a lot of future problems due to something called diverticulitis (when it's bad it can cause an obstruction, perforation, which means that the surgeons would have to go in and take out your colon). Plus other health benefits.
Keep up the good work!
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Wow that was an impressive response! Thanks alot!
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