India, Dec. 14 -- Most of us associate poor sleep with dark circles, low energy, or brain fog, but its impact goes far deeper. Irregular sleep can throw your digestive system into chaos, leading to constipation, bloating, or unpredictable bowel habits. Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, in his December 13 Instagram post, breaks down the science behind the sleep-poop connection and what your gut is trying to tell you. (Also read: Anushka Sharma's nutritionist reveals how her 'pregnancy diet' differed from most Indian women's eating habits )

Explaining the science behind it, Dr Rajan says, "If you want to poop more consistently, the secret is not just more fibre. One of the most powerful tools for predic...