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Why are we so awkward about poop?

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

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How to Treat Constipation

The whole digestive process can take between 24 to 120 hours in healthy people. Constipation can also be caused by tight muscles in the pelvic floor that won't relax enough around the rectum for you to release the poop. There are a variety of treatments for constipation, but treatment might need depends on the cause.

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