Avoiding passing poop may result in constipation. When this occurs, the lower intestine absorbs water from the stool that accumulates in the rectum. Stool with less water is more difficult to pass ...

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When you're chronically constipated, the passage of small, hard stools can make the rectum, anus, and colon extra sensitive. The same can occur with chronic diarrhea, particularly when you are ...