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Kaleva

(36,340 posts)
Fri Nov 27, 2015, 09:47 PM Nov 2015

Holding it could be deadly

Putting off going to the toilet can create of a shit traffic jam of biblical proportions in your intestines.

"These stools dry out, block your system and can sometimes lead to an impacted bowel. This can cause circulation problems, heart problems, cramping, a distended gut and a lot of pain.

Sometimes, surgery is required to fix the problem. If left untreated, it could prove fatal."

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/11/23/holding-in-a-poo-is-bad-for-your-health_n_8627274.html

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Holding it could be deadly (Original Post) Kaleva Nov 2015 OP
Now imagine piling dinner on top of that. nt OnyxCollie Nov 2015 #1
Go out and get a Squatty Potty! csziggy Nov 2015 #2
"Obstipation", which is severe or complete constipation LiberalElite Nov 2015 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2015 #4

csziggy

(34,137 posts)
2. Go out and get a Squatty Potty!
Sat Nov 28, 2015, 12:04 AM
Nov 2015


That will help (according to their commercial).

The "behind the scenes" video is funny, too.

LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)
3. "Obstipation", which is severe or complete constipation
Sat Nov 28, 2015, 12:47 PM
Nov 2015

nearly killed my cat. It took several hundred dollars to treat.

Response to LiberalElite (Reply #3)

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