How many times do you wipe when going to the toilet?
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Often when going to the toilet excessive wiping can be a problem. For people who struggle with this problem, a pelvic floor specialist is on hand to explain why going over three wipes is not advised.
In a quick TikTok video posted by BIEN Australia, a pelvic floor physiotherapist offers insight on how many wipes are ideal to use when using the lavatory.
The 57-second short also seeks to offer a way to lessen overzealous wiping.
When you wipe more than twice or three times, it is referred to as faecal smearing, the expert says in response to the typical worry and provides comfort.
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‘Essentially, it occurs when too much faecal matter remains at the a*** entrance even after you have finished your bowel movement’ the expert explains.
The physical therapist proposes a way to address this problem and maybe reduce the amount of wipes needed.
She advises using a waterfall-like pattern of gradual pelvic floor muscle contractions.
Individuals can conduct four controlled squeezes towards the conclusion of their bowel movement by progressively increasing the squeeze from 20% to 50%, 80%, and then 100%.
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This method seeks to close the anal sphincter, which will lessen the likelihood of residual stools on the a*** entry, which is frequently caused by a weak external sphincter.
@bien.aus Faecal smeaing – my last video on yhis blew up! If you are wiping more than three times try the following: – squeezing and relaxing the pelvic floor 5-10 times after a poo – eating more fruits and veg – drinking more water – avoiding constipation and haemorroids – seeing a pelvic floor physio if the above dont work for an assesment 🤸🏾♀️ #pelvicfloorphysio #ibs #chrones #pelvicfloorexercises ♬ original sound – BIEN Australia
The video clip also cites other elements that may lead to the need for repeated wiping, such as haemorrhoids or scar tissue around the a**.
She encourages obtaining expert medical counsel for additional examination in such situations if the indicated strategy does not prove successful.
Using these technique should help the efficiency of your bathroom visits and make things cleaner and easier!
