If you have the sensation to go to have a bowel movement and you hold it in for a couple of hours, is it true theat your stool will harden inside your large intestine, making it hard to pass through the rectum.
2006-10-14 03:48:04 · 15 answers · asked by jjefferson210 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Holding back bowel movements- People also can become constipated if they ignore their urge to have a bowel movement. Some people prefer to have bowel movements only at home. But holding in a bowel movement can cause constipation if the delay is too long.
2006-10-14 03:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longer you retain, the greater the absorption of water and it does tend to harden stools, but not to the point where you get constipation by holding it just for a couple of hours; because you do not have toilet access - if that is the reason you are holding it.
2006-10-14 13:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Gane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is true. The water in the stool gets absorbed back into the intestine. this makes the stool harder and and more difficult to pass. This is why people should be free to go to the bathroom whenever they need to.
2006-10-14 10:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by Marcella S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can in fact harden, since some of the moisture will be reabsorbed by the intestines. It goes along with, if you have to pee and you hold it too long you can damage the urethra (I know someone who had to have surgery to fix the damage from holding too long)
2006-10-14 10:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by riaaleigh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.. unless you have a case of or a mild case of diarrhea. but if not.. the stool will become somewhat compacted if not released
2006-10-14 10:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I rectum that could possibly be true.
2006-10-14 10:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by festus_porkchop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um... Maybe we should all just go to the bathroom when we need to instead of waiting?
2006-10-14 10:49:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-14 11:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is true so we should not hold it, otherwise we will have a hard time passing....
2006-10-14 11:00:25 · answer #9 · answered by PunkGreen1829 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does Biology come into play with this question?
2006-10-14 10:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋