i suppose this is sarcasm. medical sexperts weigh in.
"Eating a lot of tapioca balls could “for sure” cause constipation, said Dr. Lina Felipez, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, who wasn’t involved in the girl’s case.
Tapioca is a very starchy food that’s mostly made of carbohydrates. By itself, tapioca likely wouldn’t cause significant constipation, Felipez said. But the balls typically contain other additives that can contribute to constipation. In particular, an additive called guar gum may play a role in causing digestive issues — guar gum is a fiber that helps hold the balls together and makes them stickier. Guar gum also expands when it comes in contact with water, Felipez said …"