An expert guide to keeping you regular
In bygone days a sign of a healthy digestive system was going to the loo daily, however doctors no longer regard this as being the case.
Studies have shown that going to the loo anything between three times a day to three times a week is considered in the normal range. The key to judging whether your digestive system is working efficiently is noting any changes from what is normal for you. For instance, if your bowel habits change and you start to go less frequently than you would normally expect or you still have regular bowel habits but you have to strain on the loo, then you may have become constipated.
If you are going to the loo at least three times a week and not straining, then this is pretty good evidence that everything is working well.
Symptoms that can be sometimes be associated with constipation that need urgent medical attention include:
If you experience any of the above symptoms, you will need to visit your doctor as soon as possible.
