Some health conditions like constipation may cause you to strain to pass a bowel movement. Diet and lifestyle changes, including drinking more water and eating fiber-rich foods, may help. Share on ...

Straining while pooping can happen occasionally. However, constant strain during bowel movements can injure the rectum and lead to several health conditions. Straining occurs when a person is ...

Straining on the toilet can lead to hemorrhoids, which are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. gmstockstudio - stock.adobe.com You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If ...

Feeling tired after you poop is a common medical phenomenon. It can be caused by straining, underlying health conditions, or other bowel health complications. But how concerned should you be if it ...

Pooping regularly is part of keeping your digestive system healthy. But when nature calls, it’s doesn’t always come so naturally. While it’s not abnormal to have discomfort during a bowel movement on ...

Squatting may help people complete a bowel movement, particularly if they are constipated, but this position can be difficult with a pedestal toilet. Using a foot stool can help replicate a squatting ...

“Straining really hard during a bowel movement can activate the vagus [nerve],” says Ellen M. Stein, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Rutgers ...