Question 1

how to make yourself poop?  i think my poop just isn't interested in coming out?

Accepted Answer

Enema/suppository?: Why is the poop not coming out? Have you seen a doctor or had a rectal exam? Constipation is common and you need to increase the fluid you consume in a day and add fiber to every meal (goal is 30 grams of fiber a day). Some people have problems with the muscles that allow them to defecate (pelvic floor dyssnergia) and that will require further testing and treatment) see a doc.
Could try enema.

Question 2

hello! i was wondering, how do you make yourself poop more than once a day? i mostly do one large stool, but i want to know, how can i do multiple, smaller poops?

Accepted Answer

: This is a trial and error thing. Eat more veggies would be one thing to try. The DASH diet is worth a try as well.  Some just poop big stuff.  But the diet in the third world produces softer ones. So eat like a poor rural Indian or African is my advice.  Then add back till you get your pooping to your satisfaction. Good Luck.

Question 3

why do i have lots of runny poops everyday?

Accepted Answer

Probably IBS: Most likely you have irritable bowel. This is usually caused by not having enough dietary fiber. Other causes of diarrhea are lactose intolerance, infection and ibd. You should see your physician. In the meantime, try metamucil or an equivalent product.

Question 4

what to if i am having trouble pooping, any suggestions on how to fix, or what maybe causing this?

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Constipation: Lots of liquids, vegetables, fruits and cereals---if doesn't work see your doctor.

Question 5

my poop is runny?

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Diarrhea: Chronic diarrhea should be evaluated as to cause especially infection. It's common after bowel resection and gall bladder surgery. Antibiotics can actually lead to bacterial overgrowth & thus diarrhea which is treated w/yet another antibiotic. But only way to figure all this out is to go see your doctor. Also need to monitor hydration & fluid balance so you're not dehydrated.

Question 6

i have white poop?

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Really?: White poop can be from barium tests; clay colored (pale)poop can be from bile blockage. Some antacids can cause white poop.  Pale yellowish (foul smelling, oily) poop can be from fat malabsorption or maldigestion (pancreatic disease, celiac sprue).

Question 7

why my poop is green?

Accepted Answer

Fast transit time: can do this ( IBD, celiac, food allergies ). A fast transit time (shorter than 10 hours) means food is passing through your system too quickly. Not enough time the bacterias in the large bowel to breakdown the bile and change the color from green to brown. The ideal bowel transit time is anywhere from 12 to 24 hours.  Also some green color vegetables , iron pills , color in the foods can do this.

Question 8

why do i rarely poop?

Accepted Answer

Probably : Because you are constipated.  But, there are certain disease condition that can cause slow transit time, so you should go and see a doctor.  If it is just constipation, try high fiber foods or even fiber meds.

Question 9

how do i take a poop?

Accepted Answer

If constipated?: Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active with regular exercise.  There are a number of over the counter laxatives that can be taken orally to help pass retained fecal matter.

Question 10

why is my poop grainy?

Accepted Answer

Bristol stool scale: Not to get too graphic, but the bristol stool scale is a 1-7 that describes the types of stool. One is hard lumps and corresponds to very slow colon transit. Seven is watery and corresponds to fast transit. What you eat affects the stool speed and caliber.

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How to make yourself poop? i think my poop just isn't interested in coming out?

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Hello! i was wondering, how do you make yourself poop more than once a day? i mostly do one large stool, but i want to know, how can i do multiple, smaller poops?

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Why do i have lots of runny poops everyday?

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What to if i am having trouble pooping, any suggestions on how to fix, or what maybe causing this?

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