How long is the right amount of time to have a bowel movement

Normal adult bowel movements usually take 3-10 minutes. The time of defecation may vary from person to person depending on their physical condition or living habits. If the time of defecation is too long, reaching 10-15 minutes, the patient may have constipation, slow gastrointestinal tract peristalsis and other diseases, which can lead to hemorrhoids or anal fissure. If the patient defecation time is too long, in daily life should pay attention to maintain a healthy and regular diet, and in the diet can eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber, to promote gastrointestinal tract peristalsis. At the same time, patients can also carry out appropriate exercise, such as jogging, walking, etc., to avoid sedentary.