A quarter of Brits have digestive issues like constipation - but won't get it checked out

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A quarter of Brits (25%) have digestive issues such as constipation which cause them discomfort – but have simply “learned to live with it” rather than getting it checked out.A poll of 2,000 adults found nearly one in five (18%) don’t consider the frequency of their bowel movements to be “normal”.And nearly a quarter (24%) aren’t sure what to look out for when it comes to checking the health of their number-twos.In fact, more than one in ten (13%) haven’t had a digestive symptom treated or diagnosed, because they don’t feel they understand enough about their digestive system and how it works.And 17% fear doctors won’t take them seriously if they try and make an appointment to discuss their digestive symptoms.The research was commissioned by Fybogel, prior to the launch of its “touring toilet Cubicle Confessional” – which gives members of the public the opportunity to talk to a gut health expert, in a bid to help them talk more confidently about their bowel habits.The Cubicle Confessional will visit three UK cities with some of the highest rates for hospital admission for constipation – London, Northampton and Liverpool – with expertise provided by charity Guts UK.Marguerite de Durfort, from Fybogel, said: “We know, for so many, the embarrassment that comes with “the poo chat” can limit our understanding of our digestive system, and stop us receiving the treatment we might need.“We want to help people in the UK who are suffering in silence, and work towards breaking the “poo taboo”.“With 55% of the public feeling most comfortable talking about their bowel movements with a doctor, we hope people across our three locations can utilise our cubicle confessional to gain professional advice for their gut health symptoms.“We.