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Is it normal to not poop for 1–2 days?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes—going a day or two without pooping can be completely normal. Bowel schedules vary, and you don’t have to go every day.

People’s bathroom schedules vary a lot; some go several times a day, while others go every few days. If you feel okay and your poop isn’t unusually hard or painful to pass, a 1–2 day gap usually isn’t a concern.

It may be constipation if you’re straining, passing hard stools, or feeling uncomfortable—not just because you skipped a day. If this is a sudden, ongoing change or comes with severe pain, vomiting, or blood, get medical advice.

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