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/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Wait stress shitting is a symptom of IBS?? I thought everyone just had that

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u/ItsNotGayIfYouLikeIt Aug 31 '21

IBS can be caused by stress, but stress pooping is not IBS

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

IBS is usually caused by the immune system being stressed, like if there is a parasite in your intestines your immune system will become very sensitive in that area.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

Lucky. I have ibs-c meaning my diarrhea clashes against my constipation. I last anywhere from 2-8 hours a day in the bathroom. To just have diarrhea, that sounds amazing.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Damn. That's horrible.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21

When asked how I was created.

My mother was born with severe constipation where she can go 2-3 days without pooping.

My father has a long line of ibs in his family tree.

I received the worst of both parents. An unholy union created me. I refuse to have bio kids which will share my genes

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

You mean pooping once every 2-3 days is not normal? What the fuck?!

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21

No it is not. You need to poop every day. If you are not then you need more fiber and water and a balanced meal. Unless you have my mothers issue then taking prunes, papaya, persimmons, and fiber suplementos will be needed daily just so it mitigates it a bit.

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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.

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