Prevent Loose Bowel by Avoiding These Mistakes
Posted by Richard Biticon on 24th Apr 2022
Experiencing Loose Bowel Movement can be a frustrating experience. Especially when you are not home and don't have access to a bathroom. There are many reasons why we experience the Loose Bowel Movement, and we are not aware that we normally do these things that contribute to the problem.
Loose Bowel Movement is caused by the uncoordinated contraction of the intestinal muscles and the relaxation of the anal sphincter. In simple terms, it is caused by the inability of the muscles to hold the stool in and results in an uncontrolled release of stool.
5 Mistakes You Normally Do
The following are some common mistakes that we make which can contribute to Loose Bowel Movement:
1. Not washing your hands after using the bathroom
This is the most common cause of the Loose Bowel Movement. We often do not realize that we touch our faces, eat and drink after using the bathroom without washing our hands. Fecal bacteria from the toilet can easily contaminate our food and drinks and cause us to develop diarrhea.
How to Prevent?
Ensure that you sanitize your hands with a sanitizer or by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. And as much as possible, be conscious of your body movement to prevent unconscious touching of your face.
2. Not cleaning the toilet seat and rim
The toilet seat is a common source of bacteria. In addition, the rim of the toilet is often missed when we clean the toilet. The bacteria from the urine will also contaminate our hands and cause us to develop Loose Bowel movements.
How to Prevent?
Make sure that you clean the toilet seat and rim with a disinfectant after each use. You can also sanitize the seat and rim with a sanitizer before use.
3. Eating foods that are high in fiber
Fiber is a natural laxative and can cause us to have diarrhea. This is especially true when we are not used to eating a lot of fiber. Moreover, foods that are high in fiber are difficult to digest and can cause us to have gas and bloating.
How to Prevent?
If you are not used to eating a lot of fiber, start by adding small amounts of high-fiber foods to your diet gradually. And avoid eating too many high-fiber foods at one time. Also, drink plenty of water when you eat high-fiber foods to help with digestion.
4. Sitting on the toilet for too long
When we sit on the toilet for a long time, the rectal veins are compressed and this will cause the blood to flow back to the heart. This increases the pressure in the rectal veins and can cause us to have Loose Bowel movements.
How to Prevent?
Do not sit on the toilet for more than 5-10 minutes. If you need to, you can place a foot on a stool to raise your buttocks off the toilet seat.
5. Wearing tight clothing
It may be a surprise to you but wearing tight clothing can contribute to the Loose Bowel movement. Tight clothing puts pressure on the abdomen and this will cause the intestines to move more quickly and result in diarrhea.
How to Prevent?
Avoid wearing tight clothing, especially around the waist. Wear clothes that are comfortable and loose-fitting.
Summary
These are some of the most common mistakes that we make which can contribute to the Loose Bowel Movement. By avoiding these mistakes, we can prevent ourselves from experiencing this problem. If this is a common problem you are facing, you should consider a bidet seat even if you're on a budget. After a particularly rough day you'll be thankful that you can feel clean and hygienic with the help of a little water pressure.
