How do bowel movements work?
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The rectum, which is about 20 centimeters long, is the final section of the large intestine (colon). This is where the indigestible parts of our food collect until the bowel is emptied.
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Defecation - Wikipedia
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Constipation and Diarrhea in Autism (The Poop Page) - The Autism Community in Action
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5 Signs of Liver Detox Working I TheLifeCo Wellbeing
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Enlarged hemorrhoids
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Do people poop while they're in a coma? - Quora
40-Day Water Only Fast - Done!
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Bowel Management In Spinal Cord Injuries
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
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Constipation and the Colon - Mayo Clinic
How the Colon Works Saint Luke's Health System
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Bowel control
About the bowel, Coping physically
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What does colon cancer in stool look like?
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The 7 Different Types of Poop and Exactly What They Mean
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Bowel Problems, Conditions & Symptoms