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Does moving your bowels frequently help lessen the risk of developing colon cancer? Does using a squat potty help?
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Soledad Andrade | @soledadandrade | Apr 10, 2015

Despite extensive research, there is no convincing link between frequency of bowel movements and risk of colorectal cancer. I am not aware of any research studies that have rigorously evaluated body position during bowel evacuation and colorectal cancer risk. Paul Limburg MD

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