Normal defecation time should be around 2~5 minutes. Since everyone’s gastrointestinal function and dietary habits are different, the exact time of defecation also varies and cannot be generalized.
If you have normal gastrointestinal function and regular and healthy eating habits, the normal defecation time is around 2~5 minutes. If the gastrointestinal function is weak, it may affect the digestion and absorption of food in the stomach, so that the time of defecation is prolonged, for example, up to 5~10 minutes or even longer, and the patient is also prone to constipation, abdominal bloating and other symptoms.
If you often eat dry, greasy, indigestible food or overeat, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, inducing constipation, bloating, loss of appetite and other symptoms, and the patient’s defecation time will also become longer. If you often eat cold and unhygienic food, it may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea symptoms, resulting in shorter bowel movement time.
If the bowel movement time is significantly different from normal, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for consultation to clarify the cause of the disease. It is recommended to maintain a regular and healthy diet to prevent affecting the health of the gastrointestinal tract.