Is It Bad to Hold #2 Too Long?

It's a fact of life: everyone poops. But how bad is it to hold in the stool when the urge "to go" hits? Here's what to know.

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Health Tip of the Day How Long Can You Hold #2? It's a fact of life: everyone poops. But how bad is it to hold in the stool when the urge "to go" hits? Here's what to know. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The Best Performance Walking Shoes READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT 7 Ways to Soften Your Hard Stools READ NOW  › Why You Might Be Hurting During Bowel Movements READ NOW  › What Can Cause IBS? READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy