Are Your Poops Regular? Experts Share What Your Bowel Movements Mean

Talking about bowel movements can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing, but there's a lot you can learn from them. It's important to pay attention to your poop, especially if you think something is "off" with your routine. How often we poop, how long it takes and what our stools look like can reveal a lot about our health. We spoke with three gastroenterologists about the frequency of regular bowel movements and more to help you understand what's normal and when to be concerned. Read more: Signs Your Gut Could Be Unhealthy and How to Fix It How often should you poop? You probably have someone in your family (if you're honest, maybe it's you) who's convinced they need to poop every morning. However, a healthy pooping schedule isn't the same for every person. You don't need to panic if you're not one of those people who goes to the bathroom like clockwork after your morning coffee. Dr. Lance Uradomo, an interventional gastroenterologist at City of Hope Orange County, explains, "The te ... Read full article.