Takeaway. Extremely large poops may be the outcome of eating a very large meal or the result ofchronic constipationthat alters your bowel habits. If you've tried increasing your physical activity and upping fiber and water intake, and your poops still fill the toilet, it's time to talk to...
Dehydrationhappens when your body doesn't have enough fluids to work properly. Water is important for making bowel movements soft and helping it move through your intestines. If there's not enough water in your belly, the poop can become hard, dry, and tough to get out, causing constipation...
The bowel muscles in the digestive tract need a bit more time to move food and stool through the intestines. The resulting constipation is a commonly reported bowel symptom in the elderly and has a considerable impact on quality of life. It is important to understand how age can change your...
The bowel muscles in the digestive tract need a bit more time to move food and stool through the intestines. The resulting constipation is a commonly reported bowel symptom in the elderly and has a considerable impact on quality of life. It is important to understand how age can change your...
Well, as I am travelling through the busy London underground for part of my journey, it will not only help support me as I walk around, but it will also act as a “red flag” to other commuters that I won’t be able to move out of their way and to be mindful to not jostle me...
While you're out walking your dog in your Tyler or Longview, Texas neighborhood it's inevitable at some point during the walk they are going to need to relieve themselves and if they have to poop, let's hope you have a poop bag handy. If they have to go, you let them do their ...
Yes. In insects, we usually call it the “gut,” but it does more or less the same things in insects that intestines do in humans. Do flies poop out of their mouths? Because house flies live on a liquid diet (see #6), things move rather quickly through their digestive tracts. Nearly...
You’re probably noticing a pattern. Constipation is a risk if you’re sensitive to gelatin, which can be difficult to digest. Candy also provides little to no fiber to help move things along. Fortunately, these hassles are avoidable if you stay away from sweet treats and stick to other fo...
Capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanate also irritate various tissues inside your body, such as your intestines. This causes your body to react by trying to flush the irritant out. This is why after eating spicy foods you sometimes have the dreaded “liquid fire” poop. ...