00:00oh you look in pain little kitty you holding your poop again oh no no more
00:18pages for now it's important to listen to our bodies holding your poop for too
00:24long can be a bit risky absolutely so in today's episode let's explore what
00:34happens if you hold your poop for too long zoom in sometimes we find ourselves
00:43in situations where we can't go to the bathroom when we need to it might be
00:50during a school assembly or while enjoying activities like hiking or
00:54watching a movie the occasional instances of holding in poop are usually
01:00okay it's critical to understand the potential risks if it becomes a regular
01:06habit but before we delve into that let's grasp the basic process of digestion you
01:15see when we eat our bodies break down food in the stomach next it enters the
01:22small intestine where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream the
01:28remaining waste then moves to the large intestine where water is absorbed and the
01:35stool is formed which is then pushed towards the rectum once the stool reaches
01:43the rectum signals are sent to the brain which tells us it's time to release
01:49the waste but if you make a habit of ignoring the signal for a long period you
01:57are putting your health at great risk yes firstly it may result in constipation in
02:06which the lower intestine absorbs water from the stool that accumulates in the
02:12rectum a stool with less water is more difficult to pass because it becomes hard
02:19and in rare cases the hard lump can get trapped in the colon or rectum creating a
02:27sticky situation called impaction which may need medical intervention if you
02:36you are lucky enough to finally have a bowel movement it may require extra force putting
02:42strain on your body this can potentially lead to the development of itchy and painful external
02:51hemorrhoids sometimes all this discomfort can create a negative association with pooping leading
03:01some children to develop a fear of passing stool as a result they may start to hold in their poop
03:09thinking that by doing so they can avoid the pain they experienced before however by consistently
03:18holding the poop the rectum will start to fill up with stool causing it to stretch and become swollen and
03:26with time your rectum is start to lose the normal sensations or urges that signal the brain when it's time to go to the bathroom and one might not feel the need to poop even when the rectum is full
03:43as the stool continues to build up in the rectum it can put pressure on the softer stool that is already there this can cause the softer stool to leak around the hard stool and pass out of the child's body unintentionally this leakage is
04:03known as fecal incontinence or soiling and worst of all holding in poop has been linked to inflammation of the colon a potential precursor to the development of colon cancer
04:18colon cancer although it's not something that often happens it's a serious reminder that ignoring the body's natural signals can have long-term effects on our health
04:33and in case you have the urge to poop but there is no place to go it's important to find a solution that works for you look for a restroom or public facility in nearby establishments
04:46if needed communicate your needs to others who may be able to assist you also planning ahead by using the restroom before engaging in activities where access may be limited can be helpful
05:03Trivia time did you know poop is made up of about 75 percent water yes the remaining 25 percent is composed of bacteria undigested food fiber and other waste materials
05:23sketching time the sketch of the day goes to onish yadav hope you learned something vital today until next time it's me dr binox zooming out
05:40call kitty's book of ball records pass why kitty had longest poop never mind
