Straining while pooping can increase the risk of anal fissues, hemorrhoids, fainting, or rectal prolapse. Learn more here.

Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements.

If you have constipation, you may notice blood in your stool due to factors like straining, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause.

What not to do People with poop stuck halfway out may feel tempted to strain to push the feces out. However, chronic straining can damage the veins in the rectum and cause or worsen hemorrhoids.

If you've pooped fewer than three times in the past week and have hard, lumpy stools that you're straining to push out, you're probably constipated. And you're probably looking for a solution.

Pelvic floor health specialist Elizabeth Akincilar told Insider 3 things you can do to make pooping easier for better pelvic floor health.