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Is it normal to have long poops?

Mostly.Normal for most people

A long, formed poop can be totally normal; bowel movements vary in shape and size. If you mean spending a long time on the toilet, that’s common too, though frequent straining or a lasting change is worth paying attention to.

Poops come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and a long, formed one is usually nothing to worry about. If by “long” you mean sitting on the toilet for ages, that happens to plenty of people too—often because they’re scrolling, straining, or feeling a bit constipated.

Try not to force it or make long toilet sessions a regular event. If your bowel habits have changed and stay changed, or you notice blood, significant pain, or persistent constipation, get it checked out.

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