{"id":2851,"date":"2026-05-06T14:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/?p=2851"},"modified":"2026-10-01T07:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:09:03","slug":"changes-in-bowel-movements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes in Bowel Movements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Changes in defecation habits are deviations from normal in bowel rhythm, stool form, or evacuation mechanisms and are generally a sign of a wide spectrum ranging from colorectal cancers to functional irritable bowel syndrome. The general surgical approach is to identify the underlying cause through diagnostic algorithms such as physical examination, digital rectal examination, and colonoscopy, and to determine lifestyle changes or minimally invasive surgical intervention methods depending on the condition. This clinical picture is one of the most critical indicators of digestive system health and, through surgical management strategies, enables both the elimination of life-threatening risks and the restoration of bowel functions to physiological limits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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and What Are the Limits of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#What_Does_Stool_Form_Tell_Us_and_Is_It_Included_in_the_Scope_of_Change_in_Defecation\" >What Does Stool Form Tell Us and Is It Included in the Scope of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Do_Foods_and_Medications_Cause_Change_in_Defecation\" >Do Foods and Medications Cause Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Does_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome_IBS_Cause_Change_in_Defecation\" >Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Cause Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Which_Organic_and_Surgical_Diseases_Cause_Symptoms_of_Change_in_Defecation\" >Which Organic and Surgical Diseases Cause Symptoms of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Which_Symptoms_Require_Urgent_Examination_in_Case_of_Change_in_Defecation\" >Which Symptoms Require Urgent Examination in Case of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#How_Is_Physical_Examination_Performed_in_a_Patient_Presenting_with_Complaint_of_Change_in_Defecation\" >How Is Physical Examination Performed in a Patient Presenting with Complaint of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Which_Laboratory_and_Imaging_Tests_Are_Requested_for_Change_in_Defecation\" >Which Laboratory and Imaging Tests Are Requested for Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#If_Change_in_Defecation_Is_a_Sign_of_Colon_Cancer_How_Are_Screening_and_Surgery_Planned\" >If Change in Defecation Is a Sign of Colon Cancer, How Are Screening and Surgery Planned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#What_Are_the_Surgical_Solutions_for_Change_in_Defecation_Seen_in_Inflammatory_Bowel_Diseases\" >What Are the Surgical Solutions for Change in Defecation Seen in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#How_Does_Pelvic_Floor_Weakness_Lead_to_Problems_of_Change_in_Defecation\" >How Does Pelvic Floor Weakness Lead to Problems of Change in Defecation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/changes-in-bowel-movements\/#Which_Treatments_Are_Applied_for_Change_in_Defecation_Due_to_Chronic_Constipation\" >Which Treatments Are Applied for Change in Defecation Due to Chronic Constipation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Normal_Digestive_Process_Like_and_What_Are_the_Limits_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>What Is a Normal Digestive Process Like and What Are the Limits of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The digestive process is a magnificent operation that begins the moment we put a bite into our mouth and is carried out jointly by the brain, nervous system, intestinal muscles, and the pelvic floor, known as the muscles of the pelvis. After all beneficial vitamins and minerals are absorbed in the small intestines, the remaining liquid pulp passes into the large intestine. The most basic task of the large intestine is to gradually absorb the water in this liquid pulp like a sponge and give stool its familiar solid form. When stool reaches the rectum, the final part of the large intestine, it stretches the walls there and sends signals to our brain that we need to go to the toilet. In a healthy person, the muscles work so harmoniously that this need can be safely postponed until a socially appropriate environment is found.<\/p>\n<p>When the structure of a healthy stool is examined, it is seen that a large part of its weight consists only of water. The remaining part is made up of indigestible fibers, friendly bacteria that form our intestinal flora, and shed body cells. Every person&#8217;s toilet habit is unique, just like a fingerprint. However, there are some general limits determined medically. A person having a bowel movement less than three times a week, with very hard stool and difficult evacuation, is considered constipation. On the contrary, a sudden increase in the number of bowel movements and stool taking on a watery liquid form is a picture of diarrhea. The order considered ideal is for the person to be able to have a bowel movement once a day comfortably without any straining.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Stool_Form_Tell_Us_and_Is_It_Included_in_the_Scope_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>What Does Stool Form Tell Us and Is It Included in the Scope of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The shape and consistency of stool are actually the clearest proof of the time the foods we eat spend in our intestines. In medical language, this time is called intestinal transit time. If foods move very slowly through the large intestine, the intestine absorbs more water than necessary. Stool that has completely lost its water becomes as hard as stone, turns into pieces, and its passage becomes extremely painful. In the opposite scenario, if bowel movements are very fast, the large intestine cannot find the opportunity to absorb water, and stool is expelled in a completely liquid, shapeless form. These fluctuations in stool form lie at the very heart of the definition of change in defecation.<\/p>\n<p>The Bristol Stool Scale, developed to standardize this condition, divides the shape of stool into seven different types. Types one and two describe hard and lumpy stools in the form of nuts or sausage, which are indicators of severe constipation and slow intestinal transit. Types three and four are the healthiest stool forms, soft, smooth, and passed in one piece like a snake. From the fifth type onward, stool begins to soften and its edges begin to break apart. Types six and seven are diarrhea forms that are completely mushy or watery, meaning the intestines are working too fast or there is inflammation inside. In a healthy intestinal system, the target is always the fourth type form, which is smooth and can be passed comfortably.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Foods_and_Medications_Cause_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>Do Foods and Medications Cause Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everything we eat and drink in daily life immediately affects the working rhythm of our intestines. Even the slightest difference in diet can change both the color and consistency of stool. Especially when foods containing intense color pigments are consumed, strange colors appearing in the stool can cause people to panic. For example, while foods rich in chlorophyll color stool green, some root vegetables may produce a red or blackish color. This condition is completely harmless and returns to normal on its own within a few days as the food is eliminated from the digestive tract.<\/p>\n<p>Some foods that are frequently consumed and change stool color are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beetroot<\/li>\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n<li>Licorice root<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to foods, medications used can also create very serious pressure on bowel habits. Especially iron supplements used for the treatment of anemia turn the color of stool tar-black and also cause severe constipation. Stomach-protective medications, strong painkillers, or antidepressants can also weaken the contraction ability of intestinal muscles and disrupt the defecation rhythm. Therefore, when a problem is experienced, it must be reviewed whether there has been a food newly added to the diet or a new medication started in the last few days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome_IBS_Cause_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Cause Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is very common in society and significantly lowers quality of life, is a condition in which the system does not work properly although there is no tumor, wound, or anatomical disorder in the intestine. Here, the problem is not in the structure of the intestine but in its functioning. There is a huge nerve network between the intestine and the brain, and this network reacts instantly to stress, anxiety, and sadness. That sudden abdominal pain and need to run to the toilet experienced before an exam or an important meeting is the simplest example of this brain-gut connection.<\/p>\n<p>In people with irritable bowel syndrome, the defecation rhythm may proceed at two different extremes. In the diarrhea-predominant type, patients encounter a sudden need to use the toilet many times during the day, usually immediately after meals. The stool is shapeless and liquid. In the constipation-predominant type, the intestines almost go on strike. The patient cannot go to the toilet for days, and when they do, they experience great difficulty with extremely hard stool in the form of goat droppings. The most distinctive feature of this disease is that the complaints do not wake the patient during sleep, but make life unbearable while awake and especially under stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Organic_and_Surgical_Diseases_Cause_Symptoms_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>Which Organic and Surgical Diseases Cause Symptoms of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from functional problems, diseases that disrupt the physical integrity of the intestine also directly change the defecation rhythm. A mass growing in the large intestine or rectum narrows the passageway in that area and physically prevents the stool from moving forward. This is the most dangerous scenario underlying new-onset and persistent constipation, especially in older individuals. In addition, the intestine twisting around itself and becoming knotted also completely stops passage and creates an emergency obstruction picture.<\/p>\n<p>Diverticular disease, which is the herniation of the intestinal wall outward in the form of small balloons as a result of weakening with age, also affects the defecation pattern. When stool particles enter these small balloons and cause inflammation there, fever, severe abdominal pain, and deterioration in bowel movements occur. Hormonal diseases that slow metabolism, such as underactive thyroid gland, or the general weakening of body muscles with advancing age also make the intestines sluggish and pave the way for chronic constipation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Symptoms_Require_Urgent_Examination_in_Case_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>Which Symptoms Require Urgent Examination in Case of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every deviation in bowel movements is frightening, but there are some symptoms through which the body almost gives an alarm by saying &#8220;there is something seriously wrong inside.&#8221; These signs should not be ignored and should not be attributed to a simple cold or the food eaten. Especially seeing fresh, bright red blood or old, tar-black blood in the stool is the clearest proof that there is active bleeding somewhere in the digestive tract. A tumor in the intestine may bleed insidiously and leave the person anemic, which creates an unexplained feeling of exhaustion and fatigue during the day.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, stool becoming thin like a pencil or ribbon while trying to pass through a narrowing in the final parts of the intestine also indicates the presence of a physical obstruction. Losing weight rapidly without any diet or feeling a gradually enlarging and palpable hardness in the abdomen are factors that increase the seriousness of the condition.<\/p>\n<p>Some warning signs that require urgent examination when seen together with change in defecation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blood in the stool<\/li>\n<li>Rapid and unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Pencil-thin stool<\/li>\n<li>Extreme fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Persistent vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Palpable mass in the abdomen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Physical_Examination_Performed_in_a_Patient_Presenting_with_Complaint_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>How Is Physical Examination Performed in a Patient Presenting with Complaint of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When applying with such a complaint, no matter how advanced medical technology has become, a good physical examination performed by the physician is the most valuable step of the process. The most important part of this examination is the rectal examination, which many people hesitate about but is worth gold for diagnosis. This procedure is a very short, painless application performed with maximum respect for the patient&#8217;s privacy. The physician checks the final part of the intestine in detail by using the sensitivity of the fingertip.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, it can be understood within seconds how strong the muscles in the area that cannot be seen by eye are, and whether there is a suspicious palpable mass or bleeding focus inside. When necessary, the inside is directly observed by entering through the anus with a small instrument with a light at its tip, called anoscopy. This method is extremely effective for detecting internal hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or other small problems in the lower part and causes no discomfort to the patient.<\/p>\n<p>Some anatomical structures evaluated during rectal examination are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anal sphincter muscles<\/li>\n<li>Rectal wall<\/li>\n<li>Prostate gland<\/li>\n<li>Hemorrhoid cushions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Laboratory_and_Imaging_Tests_Are_Requested_for_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>Which Laboratory and Imaging Tests Are Requested for Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the examination, some advanced tests are used to see the condition inside more clearly and to measure the working speed of the intestines. The fecal calprotectin test, which has been used quite frequently in recent years, is an excellent tool that instantly shows whether there is inflammation in the intestine. When the inner surface of the intestine is irritated, our defense cells secrete this special protein into the stool. A high result of this protein in the test proves that the condition is not simple irritable bowel syndrome but a serious inflammatory condition such as ulcerative colitis. A low result saves the patient from unnecessarily difficult colonoscopy procedures.<\/p>\n<p>In patients who think their intestines are working very slowly or who cannot empty completely despite staying in the toilet for hours, tests measuring transit speed are performed. The patient is made to swallow small capsules that shine on radiological X-rays, and the progress of these capsules through the intestine is followed day by day. If the capsules remain in the same place for days, intestinal sluggishness is understood; if they reach the end of the intestine and accumulate in the rectum, it is understood that there is a physical obstruction at the anal outlet. In addition, with the method called dynamic MR defecography, the movements of the patient&#8217;s pelvic muscles during defecation are recorded on video while the patient is inside the device, and where the muscles work incorrectly is detected.<\/p>\n<p>Methods used to evaluate intestinal transit and anatomy are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fecal calprotectin test<\/li>\n<li>Colon transit time measurement<\/li>\n<li>MR defecography<\/li>\n<li>Colonoscopy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Change_in_Defecation_Is_a_Sign_of_Colon_Cancer_How_Are_Screening_and_Surgery_Planned\"><\/span>If Change in Defecation Is a Sign of Colon Cancer, How Are Screening and Surgery Planned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the underlying cause of the change in bowel habit is colon cancer, early diagnosis saves lives. Large intestine cancers generally originate from polyps that grow slowly over years. Therefore, it is extremely important for everyone over the age of 50 to have regular fecal occult blood tests and participate in colonoscopy screenings, even if they have no complaints. If there is a history of bowel cancer in the family, these screenings should begin at much earlier ages. A tumor detected early provides the patient with a major survival advantage.<\/p>\n<p>When cancer is diagnosed, the main pillar of treatment is surgery. The extent of the surgery is determined by which part of the intestine the tumor is located in. If the tumor is on the right side, the right colon is removed; if it is on the left side, the left colon is removed, together with the surrounding lymph nodes with great care. Then the remaining healthy bowel ends are sewn back together to restore the continuity of the digestive tract. Today, these operations are performed with the closed method (laparoscopic or robotic) by entering through small holes with special instruments and cameras, without cutting the abdomen from end to end. These modern methods allow the patient to feel less pain, get up faster, and return to normal life very quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Types of colon cancer surgery are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right hemicolectomy<\/li>\n<li>Left hemicolectomy<\/li>\n<li>Total colectomy<\/li>\n<li>Subtotal colectomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Surgical_Solutions_for_Change_in_Defecation_Seen_in_Inflammatory_Bowel_Diseases\"><\/span>What Are the Surgical Solutions for Change in Defecation Seen in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn&#8217;s disease are diseases that occur when the immune system wages war against its own intestine and progress with chronic bloody diarrhea, endless need to use the toilet, and severe pain. These patients are usually treated with very strong immunosuppressive medications. However, over the years, the disease may stop responding to medications or emergencies such as intestinal perforation or obstruction may occur. At this point, surgical intervention becomes inevitable.<\/p>\n<p>Since ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine, when the entire diseased large intestine is removed surgically, the disease is also eliminated from the body. In the past, after this surgery, patients had to live with a stool bag (stoma) on their abdomen for life. However, today a very special technique called J-pouch is applied. The final part of the small intestine is turned into a reservoir and connected directly to the patient&#8217;s own anal muscles. Thus, the patient can continue to meet their toilet needs naturally without using any external bag. In Crohn&#8217;s disease, the situation is different; since the disease can involve every part of the digestive system, only the narrowed or perforated problematic parts are removed and the patient&#8217;s intestine is protected as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Surgical techniques frequently applied in inflammatory bowel diseases are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total proctocolectomy<\/li>\n<li>J-pouch creation<\/li>\n<li>Ileostomy creation<\/li>\n<li>Bowel resection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Pelvic_Floor_Weakness_Lead_to_Problems_of_Change_in_Defecation\"><\/span>How Does Pelvic Floor Weakness Lead to Problems of Change in Defecation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We call the muscle and connective tissue that covers the lower part of our pelvis from end to end and holds organs such as the bladder, uterus, and intestine in the air like a hammock the pelvic floor. Years of chronic constipation and excessive straining, difficult birth processes, excess weight, and advancing age loosen the ropes of this hammock. When the hammock loosens, the organs it carries gradually sag downward and become unable to perform their duties. This physically disrupts the defecation mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>A very common condition, especially in women, is the rectum filled with stool herniating toward the weakened vaginal wall and forming a pocket there. This is called rectocele. When the patient goes to the toilet and strains, the stool fills this pocket instead of going downward. No matter how hard the person strains, they cannot empty their bowel and sometimes even have to intervene with their finger. Another problem is the intestine folding into itself and protruding outward through the anus. All these physical disorders can be successfully treated with correct surgical repair techniques, by suspending sagging tissues or strengthening weak walls.<\/p>\n<p>The main factors leading to pelvic floor weakness are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficult and multiple births<\/li>\n<li>Constant and severe straining<\/li>\n<li>Excess weight<\/li>\n<li>Advancing age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Treatments_Are_Applied_for_Change_in_Defecation_Due_to_Chronic_Constipation\"><\/span>Which Treatments Are Applied for Change in Defecation Due to Chronic Constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In chronic constipation that lasts for years and wears down both the physical and psychological health of the person, a step-by-step treatment strategy is followed instead of immediately resorting to medication or surgery. The root of the problem usually lies in incorrect nutrition and faulty toilet habits. Therefore, the first step is always radical changes to lifestyle. The daily amount of fiber taken with foods must be increased, and plenty of water must be drunk so that this fiber in the intestine can swell and soften the stool. In addition, since a sedentary life will make the intestines sluggish, regular daily walks are essential to restart the intestinal motor.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside these steps, patients should also be given proper toilet training. Sitting on the toilet for a long time, dealing with the phone, and straining for minutes tire the pelvic muscles and increase the risk of hemorrhoids. The act of using the toilet should not exceed a few minutes. Also, the sitting angle of toilet bowls is not fully suitable for human anatomical structure; a small step placed under the feet raises the knees above hip level, straightens the exit route of the intestine, and makes defecation much more effortless. If, despite all these measures and the given medical medication support, the intestines still do not work or a clear herniation obstructing passage is detected, surgical repair options come into play to restore the patient&#8217;s quality of life. Continuing the same healthy nutrition and toilet habits in the postoperative period is the most important key that ensures the achieved improvement remains lifelong.<\/p>\n<p>Habits to consider to facilitate defecation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-fiber diet<\/li>\n<li>Adequate fluid consumption<\/li>\n<li>Placing a step under the feet<\/li>\n<li>Short toilet sitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes in defecation habits are deviations from normal in bowel rhythm, stool form, or evacuation mechanisms and are generally a sign of a wide spectrum ranging from colorectal cancers to functional irritable bowel syndrome. 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