Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pelvic floor specialist said we shouldn't strain while pooping.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Americans are struggling with ...

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If you deal with constipation regularly (or even just once in a while), there’s a good chance that you have some go-to remedies to help get things back on track. Maybe it’s snacking on prunes or ...

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An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...

Americans are struggling with constipation and using laxatives to help them go. Pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth Akincilar said learning to poop correctly could help. She shared tips with Insider, ...