 [ Symptoms ] why does fiber makes me constipated  i drink plenty of fluids and only started because i am over 50 and md suggested because of one internal hemorrhoid and one diverticulitis  i have always had the opposite loose stools since a kid specially under stress lol i have never had to use a laxative in my life so whats the scoop why since i have increased my fiber to more than 10 grams a day additional i have stools that wont move are are harder to pass do i not need fiber and this is my bodies way of telling me [ Disease ] hi the answer is yes such tears do not heal spontaneously by conservative means and definitely need a surgical repair thanks