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If It Hurts When You Poop, Here’s What It Means According to Gastroenterologists

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a ...
The Healthy @Reader's Digest on MSN

Here’s How Long It Should Take To Poop, Says a Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologist

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.
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Backed Up All the Time? Here’s How To Tell if It’s Chronic Constipation

But if you find yourself counting the days since your last BM, and realize it’s been a little too long, you may have chronic constipation. Why does this happen? And are there ways to get your gut ...
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The #1 Habit to Start to Poop Better, According to Gastroenterologists

When it comes to going No. 2, we all want things to flow smoothly. But if you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements, you know how disruptive it can be to your quality of life. Constipation, ...
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'Ghost Poop' and Gut Health: Gastroenterologist Weighs In

On the gut health side of TikTok there's a genre of videos where people jokingly celebrate having a "ghost poop" -- a bowel ...