Kyle Staller, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, says the range of frequency is variable—as long as you’re comfortable (read: not super-constipated or running to go ...

W hile digestion depends on every person’s internal system, many people poop right after they finish their meals. While it is okay once in a while, if it happens all the time, you may have an ...

If you’re not a raisins-lover, there’s nothing to worry about—there are plenty of other foods that can also make you poop, ...

Holding your poop is not healthy, but sometimes you just got to clench your butt cheeks for a bit. Here's how to make things a bit easier.

Here's what you need to know: Is it OK if your poop is green? According to mayoclinic.org, all shades of brown and even green poop are considered to be normal.

When you poop, you’re getting rid of waste in your body. Is that why we feel lighter after doing our business? Are we actually losing weight? It turns out, yes. We’ll explain.

What to Do When Your or Your Poop Is Stuck Halfway Out. Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C — Written by Valencia Higuera — Updated on April 17, 2025. ... What to Know ...

If your constipation needs to be resolved sooner than the 24 to 48 hours that mush treatments require, folks, it’s time to push. Push treatments, as you might have guessed, are medications that ...