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A 18-year-old male asked:
Does masturbating for men block bowel movement so we can't go to the bathroom ?
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Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Bowel movements: I know of no correlation with bowel function and mastubation.
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Gladwin, MI
A 67-year-old female asked:
Why do I have to have a bowel movement when i get nervous or when i can't get to a bathroom?
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Mammal stress call: Many species "relieve" themselves as an initial stress reaction. It makes it easier to flee or to fight without the burden of a full intestine. Psychotherapy may help you learn how to avoid some stress and how to be prepared for it when it has to be dealt with. Your pcp may also have suggestions for diet and medication options. Best.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
I got new bowel movement routine for about 2 weeks. I go to bathroom after waking up in morning and after breakfast I have to use toilet again.Normal?
Dr. Visalakshi Valluryanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes : That is normal unless there a rant signs of bleeding, mucus, pain etc.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
When using the bathroom during a bowel movement i get nauseated. What is wrong?
Dr. Andrew Germanovichanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Hypotension: Or low blood pressure is the strongest stimulus for nausea. Either you're dehydrated or when you strain, the intra abdominal pressure is high enough t... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
When i got to the bathroom to do a bowel movement, sometimes the lower left side of my back hurts. What could this be?
Dr. Peter Kurzweilanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Sigmoid colon prob?: It is possible that you are feeling some contractions or spasm of the sigmoid colon, which is the last portion of the colon leading to the rectum, and... Read More
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A male asked:
My 9 yr old son has recently had a urgency to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement. He does not always have a movement when he goes as he states it just felt like he had to go. This just started never had a problem before could this be his nerves?
Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
This could be nerves: but I would also advise looking into physical etiologies. It is also possible that if he tends to hold in his BM's, he may have a dilated rectal area,... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
I feel like when I use the bathroom my bowel movement is not finished.
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Incomplete sensation: I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist, podiatrist or colorectal surgeon for evaluation. Irritable bowel syndrome, anal sphincter problems, growt... Read More
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Dr. Sanjay Bhat commented
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Agree! One common reason is irritable bowel syndrome where a sense of incomplete evacuation is common. However, important to rule out other conditions like Dr. Colantino says.
Feb 14, 2020
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