@Scott F posted:We’ve seen several strongly worded claims here that delaying bathroom trips can have serious consequences, but I’ve never seen a reputable scientific article that supports such a position. I’d be happy to read something that’s based on evidence. Without that supporting information we may be veering into either personal experience that’s being generalized in an exaggerated way, or (worse) overconfidence in unfounded speculation.
When your doctor gives you advice it is often highly specific to your particular situation. It’s often helpful to share that experience here, but it’s rarely helpful to assume (or insist) that advice applies equally well to everyone.
My understanding, is what’s called Stool Withholding, which, I assume; is a psychological disorder and according to snippets I’ve read online, it appears to affect young children.
As I believe it’s a psychological Disorder, then I assumed adults may suffer from such a condition; I also assumed that withholding stool in such a manner, is probably not very comfortable and may cause complications, as a result of withholding a mass which shouldn’t be withheld.
However, my 12 hour record has nothing to do with; withholding stool or resisting the urge to empty my pouch.
I just so happened had no need to use the toilet, other than to pee for 12 hours.
No withholding stool or resisting the urge to empty my pouch.
Which, for myself and maybe for others, is a good thing.