Holding in poop on one or two occasions is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, ...

Prof Katelaris suggests people go to the toilet when there is “a call to stool”, rather than when they feel like they’d like to go. “Some people expect their bowels to open when they want ...

In today’s fast-paced environment, many office workers are falling prey to an increasingly common phenomenon known as ...

If you see jelly-like strands or clumps of mucus in the toilet or a coating of mucus on your stool, that may be a sign of an underlying health issue. Several conditions can cause increased amounts ...

Doing so can cause some uncomfortable symptoms, including 'bloating, fullness and discomfort,' the Sydney professor explained ...

Consistently holding in your poo can lead to serious health ... Health experts say delaying stool can also lead to constipation and, in the long-term, colon inflammation and incontinence.