Poo anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they're all terms for what's medically known as parcopresis or difficulty pooping when you're not at home. The Germans have given a name to this ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Nervous poop is a common sign of your body's response to stress and anxiety. Stress hormones can cause abdominal cramping and diarrhea by affecting your ...