{"id":1909730,"date":"2023-04-04T14:12:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T18:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doctors-explain-the-reasons-why-you-might-not-be-using-the-bathroom-every-day\/"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:16:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T18:16:59","slug":"doctors-explain-the-reasons-why-you-might-not-be-using-the-bathroom-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doctors-explain-the-reasons-why-you-might-not-be-using-the-bathroom-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctors Explain the Reasons Why You Might Not Be Using the Bathroom Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdoctors-explain-the-reasons-why-you-might-not-be-using-the-bathroom-every-day%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1909730&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<div>\n  <svg width=\"49\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"10 1846 49 48\">\n    <path d=\"M34.467 1893.367c13.071 0 23.667-10.596 23.667-23.667 0-13.071-10.596-23.667-23.667-23.667-13.071 0-23.667 10.596-23.667 23.667 0 13.071 10.596 23.667 23.667 23.667\" fill=\"#E8021D\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n    <path d=\"M23.808 1869.718h19.918M36.638 1862.247l7.78 7.78M36.765 1877.153l7.534-7.534\" stroke=\"#FFF\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n  <\/svg><\/p>\n<p> Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. According to the Cleveland Clinic, more than 2.5 million Americans complain of constipation each year. The condition is characterized by infrequent bowel movements (fewer than three per week) and difficulty passing stools. If you&#8217;re experiencing constipation, you&#8217;re probably wondering what&#8217;s causing your discomfort and how to relieve it.<\/p>\n<p> Below are seven possible reasons you&#8217;re not having regular bowel movements and tips for restoring regularity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"380934\"><figcaption><span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/quinoa-salad-with-broccoli-sweet-potatoes-and-tomatoes-gm523049982-91860079?phrase=QuinoaTabboulehSalad\" target=\"blank\">iStock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>1. Lack of fiber in your diet can cause constipation. Fiber helps bulk up stools and make them easier to pass. Try to eat more high-fiber, plant-based foods such as beans, legumes, chia seeds, berries, and whole grains.<\/p>\n<p>2. Dehydration can lead to constipation because it causes stools to become dry and hard. Aim to drink about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids per day if you&#8217;re a woman and 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) if you&#8217;re a man, including water and other unsweetened beverages.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"347139\"><figcaption><span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/senior-woman-drinking-water-morning-155740130\" target=\"blank\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>3. Exercise regularly to promote regular bowel movements. The colon responds to activity, especially in older adults who tend to be more sedentary than younger adults. Abdominal wall muscles and the diaphragm also play a crucial role in the process of defecation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"334027\"><figcaption><span>iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>4. Medication can cause constipation as a side effect. Drugs such as opioids, antacids, and antidepressants can interfere with regular digestion. If you suspect that your medication is causing constipation, talk to your doctor about adjusting your dosage or prescribing an alternative drug.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"421775\"><figcaption><span>mgstudyo\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>5. Certain medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), thyroid disorders, and diabetes can cause constipation. If your constipation persists or if you have additional symptoms such as blood in your stools or severe pain, seek medical attention.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"440034\"><figcaption><span>Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>6. Chronic stress can disrupt the normal functioning of the digestive system and lead to constipation. Stress reduces the number of healthy gut bacteria, increases intestinal permeability, and diverts blood away from the intestines and other digestive organs, causing intestinal movement to slow down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"385784\"><figcaption><span>Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>7. Ignoring your body&#8217;s urge to have a bowel movement can cause stool to become harder and more difficult to pass over time. If you notice the urge to go, act on it. Waiting too long can exacerbate the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t resign yourself to irregular bathroom habits, especially if they&#8217;re causing discomfort. Take action to restore regularity by incorporating more fiber-rich foods, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, managing stress, and seeking medical attention when necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/mold-in-toilet-diabetes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You Notice This in the Bathroom, Get Checked for Diabetes, Experts Say<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER FOR MORE HEALTH NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever experienced constipation, you&#8217;re not alone: The Cleveland Clinic estimates that more than 2.5 million Americans visit their doctors about the condition each year, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the U.S. Though bathroom frequency can vary from person to person, constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements\u2014fewer than<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1909731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[9439,7660,7213,5197,10476],"class_list":["post-1909730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-bathroom","tag-day","tag-doctors","tag-explain","tag-reasons"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1909730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1909730"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1909730\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1909731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1909730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1909730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1909730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}