Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements.

Eliminating meat and switching to a vegetarian or vegan eating plan will probably affect your poop habits. Research suggests that people who eat a fiber-rich vegan diet have more frequent bowel ...

If it doesn't get better, a pharmacist will most likely suggest a suitable laxative, which is supposed to help you poo.

Under normal circumstances, the gastrocolic reflex will stimulate the urge to poop, albeit gently. In some people, however, the response will be exaggerated and trigger the need to poop urgently.