“Why do I pass hard, stone-like stools with gas, and why does meat improve my bowel movement compared to vegetables?” - #11379

Hello dear See first of all stop smoking as it is not a good stimulator for bowel movements Instead take laxatives lihe yoghurt or porridge for better results I think you are probably having ibs or ulcerative colitis Iam suggesting some tests to be done for confirmation. Please share the results with gastroenterologist for better clarification Stomach ultrasound Rft Lft Sigmoidoscopy Lithotripsy PCR Cbc Esr Urine analysis Stool culture In addition Take following precautions Take laxatives Avoid refined food and junk food Exercises regularly Do meditation Eat nuts and grams Please donot take any medications without consulting the concerned doctor Hopefully you recover soon Regards

Your symptoms suggest functional constipation with hard, pellet-like stools due to poor stool hydration and imbalance of soluble vs insoluble fiber. Rice and meat are helping because they give bulk and better motility, while excess raw vegetables increase gas. Focus on hydration, soluble fiber, probiotics, and physical activity. Use mild stool softeners only if lifestyle changes are insufficient. Smoking is not a solution — better to replace it with natural bowel-regulating habits

Diet imbalance very little soluble fiber + too much refined rice/processed food = worsens constipation.

Vegetables causing incomplete evacuation likely because they have insoluble fiber (bulky but not softening), while what you need is soluble fiber (soft, gel-like, smooth).

Gas & bloating from undigested carbs/fiber fermenting in intestine.

Nicotine (smoking) stimulates bowel movement

What to Add:

Soluble fiber foods (smooth stool):

Oats, barley, psyllium husk (Isabgol)

Bananas (ripe), papaya, apple (peeled), soaked chia/flax seeds

Lentils, moong dal (easier to digest than raw vegetables)

Water: 2.5–3 L/day (very important; fiber without water = more constipation).

Probiotics: Curd, buttermilk, kefir, or probiotic capsule if needed.

Healthy fats: Nuts, seeds, ghee/olive oil (lubricates stool).

What to Limit:

Excess white rice, maida, bread, fried food, cheese → makes stool harder.

Raw/cruciferous veggies in excess (cabbage, broccoli) → gas. Cook vegetables lightly instead of raw.

Cola, excess caffeine, smoking (temporary relief but worsens gut health long-term).

Hard, stone-like stools with bloating and incomplete evacuation usually suggest constipation or slow bowel motility, not actual stones in the stool. This is often worsened by low fiber, dehydration, and irregular habits—smoking is not a safe solution and only gives temporary relief. Please consult a Gastroenterologist for evaluation; meanwhile, increase water intake, fiber (psyllium husk), probiotics, and regular exercise to improve bowel movements naturally.