Doctors told how long a trip to the toilet should last

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Regular trips to the toilet indicate normal digestion. However, few people think about how much time is safe to spend on the toilet. Doctors note that sitting on the toilet for too long can lead to health problems.

In particular, colorectal surgeon Michael Valente, MD, said that emptying the bowels should only take a few minutes. According to him, five minutes is enough to make a full-fledged trip to the toilet.

Colorectal surgeon Karen Egiyan, MD, notes that if you do not manage to go to the toilet within the first five minutes, no should stay on the toilet. If it takes more than 15 minutes to empty the bowels, this is a sign of constipation.

Constipation can lead to serious health problems, so if you have it, you should consult a doctor.