We've all been there. You feel the urge to go to the toilet, but something gets in the way. Maybe you're at work, travelling, ...

When you gotta go, you gotta go! Of course, in some instances, it's okay to temporarily ignore the urge "to go" if it means being able to go to the bathroom in the privacy of your own home versus a ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways While holding a bowel movement occasionally should not cause any health problems, holding in poop for a long period may cause discomfort and ...