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Yes, nervous pooping is an actual thing—here’s why it happens, and what you can do

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Nervous poop is a common sign of your body's response to stress and anxiety. Stress ...
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Here’s what might *actually* be causing your post-run poops

A new study finds that the physiological symptoms of runner's diarrhea may be due to mental, psychological stress instead. A runner’s level of perceived stress or anxiety had the strongest correlation ...

Can you only poo at home? You may be a 'heimscheisser'

Poo anxiety sufferers will sometimes eat less food or even avoid certain social activities that might expose them to needing ...