Parcopresis or psychogenic fecal retention are the technical terms for holding your poo in when you should be pushing it out. It involves difficulty - or sometimes the complete inability - to have a bowel movement in a public toilet, due to an overwhelming fear of perceived scrutiny. People are going to hear what's going on, they're going to smell what's going on, they may even see what's going on, and you’re going to be exposed! In severe cases, the difficulty or inability can occur even in your own home. Shy bowel is classified as a psychological condition, but there are important physiological mechanisms in the digestive tract that are behind it. In this episode, I’ll explain the critical importance of dropping it while it’s hot – especially If you struggle with constipation or bowel irregularity.

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

I’m Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and author, and I am here to help you find Gutbliss! I want you to understand what your digestive tract is trying to tell you when it’s bloated, backed up, inflamed, gassy....  Gutbliss isn’t just the absence of those symptoms; it’s the presence of physical and emotional wellbeing that starts in your gut. I have so much useful information to share with you in this podcast – from groundbreaking microbiome research, to how to deal with common GI disorders like heartburn and constipation, to the latest on emerging conditions like SIBO and leaky gut. The Gutbliss podcast is your source for all things gut related - and I'm so excited to be your guide on this journey down your 30-foot digestive superhighway!

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan