Any time you're experiencing painful pooping or the inability to have a bowel movement, it's worth talking to your doctor.

For some people, having one bowel movement a day is normal. For others, having several bowel movements a day or one every 2 days is normal. There is no set healthy pattern. However, significant ...

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It can lead to frequent and uncontrollable urges to use the restroom, creating significant distress for the patient. This symptom may be accompanied by painful or incomplete bowel movements.

While occasional bouts of fast transit, such as when you're nervous (as your body's fight-or- flight response kicks in, speeding up digestion), won't cause harm, frequent occurrences may leave you ...