Question 1

why am i going to the bathroom so much?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info.: Can you clarify for us – are you going to the bathroom to urinate or defecate? Have other symptoms? Is the chronic or acute​?

Question 2

how can i avoid germs in bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

The standard stuff: Cover the toilet seat before you sit on it, and wash your hands before you leave.  Nothing else is required.

Question 3

can i masturbate in the bathroom at work?

Accepted Answer

: The location of your sexual activities, whatever form does not require a medical opinion. You will do what you will do. If the setting is monitored there may be unpleasant ramifications of self indulging on the clock.

Question 4

pains when if to the bathroom. to do urine?

Accepted Answer

Painful urination: You may have a urinary tract infection.  You need to see your doctor.

Question 5

can you get covid from a bathroom sink handle?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There has been copious discussion of COVID-19 virus surviving on various surfaces, and initially, was not clear regarding the extent of risk.  It appears that tactile contact is well controlled with hand washing, and we have found that viral surface infections are quite unlikely.  If one has contact with an acute active patient be very diligent with hygiene.

Question 6

is it bad to scratch my rear if no bathroom nearby?

Accepted Answer

No: Scratching can be so comforting although most would try to hide a little so scratching of an intimate place is not a public event.  If you have a persistent itch, especially with some bleeding, you might need to have your doctor evaluate this.

Question 7

do you have to use bathroom a lot with panreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The most common symptom of pancreatitis is severe abdominal pain. Increased urination or bowel movements is not a common symptom of pancreatitis.

Question 8

can going to the bathroom a lot help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No.: Not in any real sense.  You may lose a few hundred gram with a bm or stool, but you still have the same amount of fat and don't look a bit different. Drinking fluids to force urination or laxatives to cause defecation is a sure way to get into trouble. 

Real weight loss is achieved with diet and exercise. Make a durable lifestyle change.

Question 9

every time i go to the bathroom number 2 i have blood?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Blood during bowel movement can be benign, like hemorrhoids, anal fissure/tear or diverticulosis; or serious, like cancer or colitis. Go see your family doctor for an examination to determine which is which and what needs to be done next. Don't delay.

Question 10

why does black coffee make me have to go to the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants: Warm liquids and high doses of caffeine are intestinal stimulants.

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