Feb 21, 2025 · Is it bad for a person to hold in their poop? Read on to find out the risks of holding in poop and why you should go as soon as you feel the urge.

Jun 26, 2019 · Read on to learn about the muscles that hold in your poop, what can happen when you hold it in too often, and more.

Common symptoms of fecal incontinence are leakage of stool or gas that can’t be controlled, urgency to have a bowel movement, and decreased awareness of the need to have a bowel …

Mar 22, 2024 · However, holding in a poop can be a tricky process. So how exactly does it work, and how do you do it safely? In this article, we’ll answer all the questions you might be too …

Mar 21, 2021 · At a certain point of holding it in, the urge to go can dissipate. But is that bad for you? In the latest episode of his "Daily Digest" series of videos, gastroenterologist Dr. Sameer …

Doctors say it’s okay to do this once in a while when you find yourself unable to go, but holding in poop on a regular basis can lead to constipation because all the water that lubricates the stool …

Nov 26, 2025 · Holding in stool occasionally is generally not harmful, but it can lead to immediate physical discomfort. When the stool is pushed back into the colon, it remains in the large …

Delaying bowel movements can cause constipation, bloating, and even long-term digestive issues. Learn why it's important to go when you feel the urge and how to maintain a healthy …

Aug 26, 2025 · Sometimes, if you need to go to the bathroom, there might not be an available one. You have no choice but to hold it. It's a difficult situation to be in, but it is manageable. …

Nov 14, 2023 · Side effects of holding in poop can be severe. Discover the very real risks of preventing yourself from pooping. Skimm'd by Rachel Lapidos (originally published by Well + …