To Bidet or Not Bidet? A Colorectal Surgeon’s Take on Whether It’s Worth It
February 24, 2026 No Comments
Anything that makes going to the bathroom less traumatic can be a win. And in my clinic? Bidets are usually a win. Let’s talk about
Anything that makes going to the bathroom less traumatic can be a win. And in my clinic? Bidets are usually a win. Let’s talk about
At 3am, everything feels dramatic. I’ve done it before—not gonna lie. I was called to the emergency room for a patient with “strangulated hemorrhoids.” When
Can Stress Cause Constipation? Short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Long answer? Stress doesn’t just live in your head. It lives in your gut. As a colorectal
“Constipation” gets used as a catch-all—but clinically, not all constipation is created equal. First of all, constipation is a symptom and a disorder, but not
If I had a dollar for every patient who said, “I can’t be constipated, I poop every day,” I’d have a very well-funded research lab
Photo by Simon Gibson on Unsplash A recent email from a Constipation Nation reader asked, why does gallbladder surgery cause constipation? Thank you so much for bringing this to
Let’s get one thing straight: most people have no idea what “normal” poop actually is. They know when something feels off—straining, skipping days, urgency, messiness—but they don’t
Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash Chronic constipation is far more common—and far more misunderstood—than most people realize. Despite being one of the most frequent gastrointestinal complaints worldwide,
You know what you can do for those you love? Get screened! Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, thanks to effective screening
Photo by Cyril Saulnier on Unsplash I love coffee. I do. I’m not afraid to say it. I didn’t start drinking it until medical school, so I was