How often should you be going to the bathroom? What doctors say.

Here’s what causes constipation, how often you should really be going and what you can do to support improved bowel movement frequency.

How to Make Yourself Poop When You Need Fast Constipation Relief

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...
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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Fecal Incontinence’: One Patient Reveals When ‘Accidents’ Finally Called for a Diagnosis

Fecal incontinence, which clinicians may abbreviate to “FI,” occurs when stool passes unintentionally. For those who experience it, it can feel embarrassing, so people with fecal incontinence might ...