Have you ever experienced this?
- Urgent need to poop, but you have to hold it in, making for an uncomfortable moment. We've all been there.
- Sometimes, the urge builds up like a volcano ready to erupt, but then suddenly it disappears.
Where does the poop go when you hold it in?
- Actually, it doesn't disappear. It just goes back and stays quietly in your intestines, waiting.
- Our digestive system is like a "mini-factory," fermenting the food we eat and slowly producing gases like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
- When you hold in your poop, these accumulating gases, along with the growing pile of poop, increase the burden on your intestines, leading to bloating and pain.
Don't take holding in your poop lightly; you'll regret it.
- Studies show that constipation leads to a disturbance in the gut microbiome.
- Holding it in long enough causes the water in the poop to get reabsorbed, making it hard and dry - leading to constipation.
To ensure timely and smooth bowel movements, these two points are crucial:
- Develop a habit of pooping in the morning.
- For those with difficulty in pooping, squat toilets are better.
Remember: When you need to go, just go – don't hold it in!