As that one very famous and very wise saying goes: “Everybody poops.” It’s a fact of life, even if poop is kind of… really gross. We often don’t like to think about how our digestive system works, ...

Some health conditions like constipation may cause you to strain to pass a bowel movement. Diet and lifestyle changes, including drinking more water and eating fiber-rich foods, may help. Share on ...

Holding in poop on occasion is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, inflammation, and more severe complications. People who hold in their poop too often may start to ...