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I feel like i've been constipated for a while. i drank coffee now i can't stay off the toilet, will that do that? if so why?
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For many people: Coffee stimulates the colon, causing you to have a bowel movement. A lot of people use it as a failsafe way to have a bowel movement every morning. If you need coffee to have a bowel movement, then you need to get more fluids and eat more fiber. You should aim to have a bowel movement at least daily without using stimulants such as coffee and laxatives. The effect is temporary.
Answered 1/26/2015
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