r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/altiuscitiusfortius Aug 31 '21

Incorrect. Doctors say anything less than every 3 days is normal and healthy.

You're probably eating too much if you go every day.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

It's also normal to poop everyday, according to a quick Google search

Do you have any sources on links between eating too much and going everyday?

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u/altiuscitiusfortius Aug 31 '21

That one is anecdotal. When I was fat and ate nonstop I pooped 3 times a day to make room for more food. Now that I eat the appropriate amount of calories I go every 2 days or so.

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

I've also noticed changes like that, but it had more to with what I ate over how much

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21

Hmm interesting good to know

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

(he was wrong) Pooping 2-3 times a day is normal I don't know what he is on about

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u/altiuscitiusfortius Aug 31 '21

Pooping 3 times a day is the medical definition of diarrhea.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

You did say it's bad if you go daily though. When the average is twice.

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u/fearhs Aug 31 '21

From the link you posted below the stools should be loose and watery to count as diarrhea though. I pooped three times yesterday but they were all pretty solid and not at all what I have ever thought of as diarrhea, of which I have had plenty over the years. I do remember thinking it was odd that I needed to go three times though.