Question 1

Why do I feel weak after pooping?

Accepted Answer

Weakness after defecation is due to vaso vagal reaction. When you tense abdominal muscles or strain to pass stool, vagus nerve is stimulated which decreases the heart rate. Also, blood flow to the heart decreases causing the blood pressure to drop. Hence, decreased heart rate with drop in blood pressure together makes you light headed or weak after passing stool.

Question 2

What happens if you push too hard while pooping?

Accepted Answer

Straining too hard can aggravate piles, weaken pelvic floor muscles and nerves.

Question 3

Is it normal to poop 5 times a day?

Accepted Answer

There is no normal bowel movement. It can range from three times a day to three times a week. However, your normal pattern may be different from these numbers. If you have always been having five bowel movements daily then it is normal pattern for you. But, if this is a new change along with change is stool consistency then you might be having any intestinal infection or disease for which you need to consult a doctor.

Question 4

What drinks make you poop?

Accepted Answer

There is no particular miraculous drink that will help in having normal bowel movement. You need to take plenty of water, fruits juices, butter milk to soften the stools.

Question 5

What is a normal bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

There is no normal bowel movement. It can range from three times a day to three times a week.

Question 6

Why do I feel like pooping but nothing comes out?

Accepted Answer

It can be because of lack of fibre in diet and some intestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. Try to include high fiber foods such as Pears, strawberries, apple, oat meal, brown rice, banana, broccoli, green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach), avocado, carrots, tomato, beans and sweet potato in diet and take plenty of fluids.If issue still persist then consult a doctor.

Why do I feel weak after pooping?

Why do I feel weak after pooping?

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