Defecation is the natural and essential process of having a bowel movement. It is the body’s way of getting rid of waste material. Sometimes, there may be complications with the defecation reflex.

If you’re having a hard time sensing when you need to go to the bathroom or are chronically constipated, you should see a doctor. You may have a disorder involving your defecation (pooping) reflex.

Since the distal part of the intestine is targeted by a wide range of pathogens, the motility of the recto-anal region has been the object of many experimental and clinical observations. In this study ...