The golden rule of gastroenterology is to always heed the ‘call to stool’ when the urge strikes.
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Constipation can occur when there’s a delay in digested food passing through your body and being expelled. It can also happen when your poo is too hard, often because it doesn’t contain enough water.
All experts agreed there’s nothing to worry about if you don’t go every day.
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