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Got a bathroom problem? New guidelines urge more fiber, less scrolling

Nbcwashington · 🇮🇱 public Israel · · 929 words · By Kaitlin Sullivan; NBC News
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What to know about Got a bathroom problem? New guidelines urge more fiber, less scrolling

It’s a common problem that no one really wants to talk about.

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What happened

It’s a common problem that no one really wants to talk about.

Why it matters

By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids, that are literally a pain in the butt.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Key sources of fiber, both soluble and insoluble, include seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains and vegetables”
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Multiple sources confirm that whole grains, seeds, vegetables, and nuts are sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2. Insoluble fibre: “This type of fibre doesn't dissolve in water so, instead, it adds bulk to stool and helps move waste through the digestive system,” says Rob. "You’ll find it in wholegrains, nuts,…
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/signs-not-getting-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Soluble Fiber vs. Insoluble Fiber. So what exactly is fiber, anyway?Breads made from whole grains that have been allowed to begin to sprout before baking offer a higher amount of soluble fiber per ser…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/body-needs-soluble-insol…
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web search NEUTRAL — In particular, the insoluble Fiber present in whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables allows intestinal regularity with regular bowel movements. It does so by increasing the bulk of the stool and re…
https://fitpass.co.in/blog/5-foods-that-have-more-fibre-than…
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Claim 2: “Meat doesn’t contain any fiber”
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Three independent web sources explicitly state that meat contains no dietary fiber.
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web search NEUTRAL — Understanding Dietary Fiber. Fiber is an essential component of a healthy diet, and it is found in various foods.White rice has very little fiber, whereas brown rice is higher in fiber. Steak: Steak, …
https://brainly.com/question/54305775
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web search NEUTRAL — Because tempeh is made from whole soybeans, it also contains dietary fibre, while tofu generally contains much less fibre due to its production process. Meat contains no dietary fibre.
https://tibatempeh.com/blog/tofu-vs-tempeh-whats-the-differe…
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web search NEUTRAL — As Benson explains, “Meat contains no dietary fiber, while beans are an excellent source. Fiber supports digestive health, can help lower cholesterol, and promotes blood sugar stability.
https://www.aol.com/articles/beans-really-count-protein-diet…
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Claim 3: “Persistent hemorrhoids may require an in-clinic procedure such as banding, in which a doctor puts a band around a hemorrhoid to cut off blood flow”
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Claim 4: “the American Gastroenterological Association released new guidelines Wednesday recommending that people stop scrolling on the toilet and get the recommended daily amount of fiber”
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Multiple web sources confirm that the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released guidelines recommending increased fiber and limiting time spent on the toilet (scrolling) to prevent hemorrhoids.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is a medical association of gastroenterologists.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gastroenterological_A…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the American Gastroenterological Association. It was established in January 2003.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_Gastroenterology_and_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gastroenterology (from the Greek gastḗr- "belly", -énteron "intestine", and -logía "study of") is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The digestive system consist…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroenterology
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Claim 5: “By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids”
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Three independent web sources (Liv Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and another medical guide) all state that approximately 50% of adults experience hemorrhoids by age 50.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AT or at may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The modern Olympic Games (Olympics; French: Jeux olympiques) are the world's biggest international sporting events. They feature summer and winter sports events in which thousands of athletes from aro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Geo…
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Claim 6: “Processed meats like hot dogs, salami or some deli meats, as well as red meat, also increase a person’s risk for colorectal cancer”
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Multiple sources link the consumption of red and processed meats to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Could you quantify the risk of eating red meat and processed meat? The consumption of processed meat was associated with small increases in the risk of cancer in the studies reviewed.
https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/can…
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web search NEUTRAL — Conclusions: Higher reported daily intake of processed meats and consumption of barbecued/grilled red meat products were associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer in women. Impact: Variabili…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31575555/
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web search NEUTRAL — How does eating these meats increase the risk of cancer? Evidence shows three chemicals in particular that can cause colorectal cancer: Heme is a pigment that occurs naturally in meat; it gives it the…
https://colorectalcancer.org/processed-meat-and-red-meat-inc…
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Claim 7: “Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time increases the chances of developing a hemorrhoid, even if a person isn’t straining”
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The provided web search results only contain dictionary definitions for the word 'prolonged' and do not provide medical evidence regarding toilet sitting and hemorrhoids.
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of PROLONGED is continuing for a notably long time : extended in duration. How to use prolonged in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolonged
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web search NEUTRAL — chronic, continuing, lingering, persistent, protracted. 2. Extending tediously beyond a standard duration: dragging, drawn-out, lengthy, long, long-drawn-out, overlong, protracted. 3. Having great phy…
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/prolonged
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web search NEUTRAL — PROLONGED definition: 1. continuing for a long time: 2. continuing for a long time: . Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prolonge…
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Claim 8: “Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50”
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No evidence was found after searching for this claim.
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Claim 9: “hemorrhoids can be treated at home, using over-the-counter steroidal creams like hydrocortisone”
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Claim 10: “A recent study found that a majority of adults in their 40s and 50s bring their smartphones into the bathroom — and those that do were likelier to have hemorrhoids than people who don’t scroll while seated”
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The Wikipedia results provided are completely irrelevant to the claim (discussing adult development, growth hormone, and a TV show), and no web results were returned.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The series stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr., Mercedes Mason, Melissa …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adult development encompasses the changes that occur in biological and psychological domains of human life from the end of adolescence until the end of one's life. Changes occur at the cellular level …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_development
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Growth hormone therapy refers to the use of growth hormone (GH) as a prescription medication—it is one form of hormone therapy. Growth hormone is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone_therapy
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Claim 11: “Only about 5% of men and 9% of women get the recommended daily amount of fiber, according to recent estimates”
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The web search results provided only definitions of the word 'approximately' and did not provide any statistical data regarding the percentage of men and women meeting fiber intake goals.
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately
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web search NEUTRAL — Get a quick, free translation! APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/approxim…
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web search NEUTRAL — Approximately is close to a particular time, measurement, or number — but it's not exact. If you plan to meet a friend at approximately 2:00, it will be okay if you are a bit early or late.
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/approximately
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Claim 12: “Men should aim to eat about 38 grams of fiber every day, while women should get at least 25 grams”
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The claim is supported by a cross-reference and is a standard nutritional guideline, although the provided web search results for this specific index were irrelevant (spam/non-medical).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The .38 Super, also known as .38 Super Auto, .38 Super Automatic, .38 Super Automatic +P (High Pressure Variant), .38 Super +P (High Pressure Variant), or 9×23mmSR, is a pistol cartridge that fires a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.38_Super
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kh-38/Kh-38M (Russian: Х-38) is a family of standoff air-to-surface missiles meant to succeed the Kh-25 and Kh-29 missile families. The Kh-38 also serves as the basis for the Kh-36 unpowered and p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kh-38
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mark 38 25 mm machine gun system (MGS) is a shipboard weapon system designed to protect warships primarily from a variety of surface threats, especially small, fast surface craft. It consists of a…
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Claim 13: “The guidelines also recommend infrared coagulation, another in-office procedure that uses infrared light to shrink hemorrhoids”
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