Bowel makes up your lower or large intestines to rectum to anus. Your rectum where the stool is stored and sends a signal to brain to empty it out.
Dos and Don't of healthy Bowel movement
go to the toilet between 3 times a week to 3 times a day
do well-formed smooth poos which are easy to pass
avoid straining on the toilet
poor bowel control (incontinence)
Learn how to empty your bowels without straining.
Make sure you drink enough water.
Eat a healthy and varied diet.
Sit on the toilet properly:
keep your back straight, lean forward
rest your forearms on your knees
have knees higher than hips by lifting heels or using a footstool keep your legs apart.
Brace – allow your stomach muscles to push forwards. This will help you widen your waist.
With each urge to empty your bowels, repeat the brace.
Keep your mouth slightly open and breathe out. Do not hold your breath.
As you finish, pull up your anorectal muscles (the muscles that control your bottom). This will improve your ability to close your bowels.
Drink enough water
Drink up to 8 glasses of fluid per day e.g. water, milk, soups and juices.
Limit caffeine drinks to 2 per day.
Eat food high in soluble fibre (pasta, rice, vegetables and fruit).
Limit foods high in insoluble fibre (bran and muesli). Too much can bulk out your poo and make them hard and difficult to pass.
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