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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

FREQUENT URGE TO DEFECATE (Tenesmus)

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON FREQUENT URGE TO DEFECATE

The frequent urge to defecate is the repeated desire to pass a stool. The urge to pass a stool is a natural sensation, and signals it is time to evacuate feces. However, this urge can become excessive, abnormal, and even painful.

Frequent urge to defecate can be a symptom of many inflammatory digestive conditions including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), infectious colitis, or proctitis. The swelling makes you feel like you have to poop, even if there is nothing there. It may also occur due to malabsorption or other conditions where food moves too quickly through the digestive tract.

The urge to defecate should be satisfied as suppressing it can create a toxic buildup in the colon, bad breath, and a foul taste in the mouth. If inflammation is the root cause of frequent urge to defecate, following a Pitta pacifying diet and using amalaki can soothe an irritated and inflamed digestive tract. If malabsorption is the problem, nutmeg or homemade buttermilk can help slow down bowel transit time and improve absorption, as can the digestive formulation hingvastak churna.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Frequent urge to defecate ' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

FREQUENT URGE TO DEFECATE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Frequent urge to defecate '. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
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VATA
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DIFFICULT

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Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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ASTRINGENT

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Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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Biocharacteristics of 2,843 People Reporting Frequent urge to defecate

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Frequent urge to defecate were more aggravated than 92% of other symptoms. From the 2,843 people who reported Frequent urge to defecate average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Difficult Sign
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100.0% avg client level
52.2% (1,484) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Sour
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96.7% avg client level
23.2% (660) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Pungent
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95.0% avg client level
24.8% (704) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Astringent Sign
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91.3% avg client level
18.0% (512) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Vata Sign
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86.9% avg client level
35.5% (1,010) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Pitta
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75.5% avg client level
31.2% (886) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Hot
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65.5% avg client level
21.4% (607) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Light
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52.4% avg client level
24.3% (691) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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42.9% avg client level
25.1% (713) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Cold
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31.6% avg client level
19.4% (551) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Toxic
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28.4% avg client level
35.8% (1,019) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Bitter
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25.5% avg client level
23.3% (662) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Heavy
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16.1% avg client level
24.4% (695) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Gooey
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14.2% avg client level
12.5% (354) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Salty
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12.9% avg client level
30.0% (854) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Oily
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10.9% avg client level
21.1% (600) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sweet
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9.2% avg client level
22.1% (627) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Kapha
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9.0% avg client level
24.0% (681) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution

Risk Factors of Frequent urge to defecate

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Frequent urge to defecate . Overall, 8.09% of people surveyed reported Frequent urge to defecate .

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 8.09%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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237 cases with both
10.1% of cases
20% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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1799 cases with both
7.1% of cases
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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914 cases with both
4.7% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1646 cases with both
9.8% of cases
20% more often
Male (1336)
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147 cases with both
11% of cases
40% more often
Female (26227)
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1920 cases with both
7.3% of cases
10% less often
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Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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321 cases with both
28.2% of cases
250% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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75 cases with both
25.7% of cases
220% more often
3+ bowel movements a day (5038)
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1262 cases with both
25% of cases
210% more often
Crohn's Disease (341)
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83 cases with both
24.3% of cases
200% more often
Frothy Stool / with Bubbles (1804)
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422 cases with both
23.4% of cases
190% more often
Ulcerative Colitis (568)
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132 cases with both
23.2% of cases
190% more often
Diarrhea quickly after eating (3488)
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805 cases with both
23.1% of cases
190% more often
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (555)
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120 cases with both
21.6% of cases
170% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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Small number of cases
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21.4% of cases
160% more often
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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233 cases with both
20.7% of cases
160% more often
Bloody stools (1021)
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207 cases with both
20.3% of cases
150% more often
Diarrhea (4657)
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940 cases with both
20.2% of cases
150% more often
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces (3898)
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777 cases with both
19.9% of cases
150% more often
Explosive elimination (5685)
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1132 cases with both
19.9% of cases
150% more often
Orange / Rubbery Stool (1013)
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199 cases with both
19.6% of cases
140% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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277 cases with both
19.5% of cases
140% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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223 cases with both
19.5% of cases
140% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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172 cases with both
19.4% of cases
140% more often
Dysentery (203)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
18.7% of cases
130% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
18% of cases
120% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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249 cases with both
17.9% of cases
120% more often
Gray Stool (528)
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94 cases with both
17.8% of cases
120% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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52 cases with both
17.7% of cases
120% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
17.6% of cases
120% more often
Anal Spasm (1145)
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202 cases with both
17.6% of cases
120% more often
Yellow stool (3438)
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585 cases with both
17% of cases
110% more often
Tarry black stools (1494)
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253 cases with both
16.9% of cases
110% more often
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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271 cases with both
16.9% of cases
110% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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87 cases with both
16.8% of cases
110% more often
Fistula (425)
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71 cases with both
16.7% of cases
110% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
16.7% of cases
110% more often
Pain in testicles (251)
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42
Small number of cases
cases with both
16.7% of cases
110% more often
Inflamed Rectum (723)
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120 cases with both
16.6% of cases
110% more often
Abdominal pain worse after eating (3850)
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634 cases with both
16.5% of cases
100% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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76 cases with both
16.5% of cases
100% more often
Shiny / oily / fatty stools (2645)
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435 cases with both
16.4% of cases
100% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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134 cases with both
16.4% of cases
100% more often
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping (5234)
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848 cases with both
16.2% of cases
100% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
16.1% of cases
100% more often
Burning / painful urination (1010)
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162 cases with both
16% of cases
100% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
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77 cases with both
15.9% of cases
100% more often
Mucus on stool (6422)
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1011 cases with both
15.7% of cases
90% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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112 cases with both
15.7% of cases
90% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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390 cases with both
15.4% of cases
90% more often
Blisters (609)
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94 cases with both
15.4% of cases
90% more often
Stool in mushy pieces mixed with liquid (9556)
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1465 cases with both
15.3% of cases
90% more often
Traveler's Diarrhea (1701)
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261 cases with both
15.3% of cases
90% more often
Voiding large quantity of stool (4675)
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711 cases with both
15.2% of cases
90% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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196 cases with both
15.2% of cases
90% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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50 cases with both
15.2% of cases
90% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
15.1% of cases
90% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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118 cases with both
15.1% of cases
90% more often
Painful rash (516)
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78 cases with both
15.1% of cases
90% more often
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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600 cases with both
15% of cases
90% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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596 cases with both
15% of cases
90% more often
Frequent Nausea (5021)
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743 cases with both
14.8% of cases
80% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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52 cases with both
14.8% of cases
80% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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186 cases with both
14.8% of cases
80% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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169 cases with both
14.7% of cases
80% more often
Pain relieved by cold (374)
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55 cases with both
14.7% of cases
80% more often
Convulsions (156)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
14.7% of cases
80% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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207 cases with both
14.6% of cases
80% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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108 cases with both
14.6% of cases
80% more often
Recent weight loss (1516)
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222 cases with both
14.6% of cases
80% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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400 cases with both
14.5% of cases
80% more often
Burning abdominal pain (2301)
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332 cases with both
14.4% of cases
80% more often
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation (7701)
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1099 cases with both
14.3% of cases
80% more often
Morning Sickness (1146)
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164 cases with both
14.3% of cases
80% more often
Pressure in eye (2299)
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329 cases with both
14.3% of cases
80% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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66 cases with both
14.3% of cases
80% more often
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (9239)
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1310 cases with both
14.2% of cases
80% more often
Sharp abdominal pain (5537)
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786 cases with both
14.2% of cases
80% more often
Location of abdominal pain moves (5432)
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769 cases with both
14.2% of cases
80% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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116 cases with both
14.2% of cases
80% more often
Croup (176)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
14.2% of cases
80% more often
Undigested food in stool (7390)
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1042 cases with both
14.1% of cases
70% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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365 cases with both
14.1% of cases
70% more often
Dull / Gray Skin (1056)
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149 cases with both
14.1% of cases
70% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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165 cases with both
14.1% of cases
70% more often
Tight/tense abdomen (2454)
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346 cases with both
14.1% of cases
70% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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196 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Pain around belly button (2663)
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373 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Pain with sense of fullness (4736)
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661 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Abdominal pain relieved by eating (1562)
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218 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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267 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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326 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Pain on left side above heart (1752)
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245 cases with both
14% of cases
70% more often
Sticky saliva (2391)
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333 cases with both
13.9% of cases
70% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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76 cases with both
13.9% of cases
70% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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332 cases with both
13.9% of cases
70% more often
Pain relieved by pressure (2280)
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314 cases with both
13.8% of cases
70% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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369 cases with both
13.8% of cases
70% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
13.7% of cases
70% more often
Flat rash (526)
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72 cases with both
13.7% of cases
70% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Frequent urge to defecate

People who report Frequent urge to defecate were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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186 cases with both
+4.0 times more likely
7% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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321 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
11% of cases
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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132 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
5% of cases
1.44% (568 cases)
3+ bowel movements a day
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1262 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
44% of cases
14.01% (5,038 cases)
Diarrhea quickly after eating
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805 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
28% of cases
9.32% (3,488 cases)
Frothy Stool / with Bubbles
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422 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
15% of cases
5.02% (1,804 cases)
Diarrhea
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940 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
33% of cases
12.26% (4,657 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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777 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
27% of cases
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Explosive elimination
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1132 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
40% of cases
14.98% (5,685 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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277 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
10% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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120 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
4% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
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Bloody stools
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207 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
7% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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233 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
8% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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223 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
8% of cases
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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172 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
6% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool
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199 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
7% of cases
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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134 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
5% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Anal Spasm
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202 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
7% of cases
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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271 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
10% of cases
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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77 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
3% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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249 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
9% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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848 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
30% of cases
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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390 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Tarry black stools
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253 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
9% of cases
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Yellow stool
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585 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
21% of cases
9.6% (3,438 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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634 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
22% of cases
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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87 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
3% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Vomiting
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169 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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600 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
21% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Stool in mushy pieces mixed with liquid
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1465 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
52% of cases
24.65% (9,556 cases)
Mucus on stool
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1011 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
36% of cases
17.07% (6,422 cases)
Shiny / oily / fatty stools
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435 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
15% of cases
7.25% (2,645 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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743 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
26% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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108 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
4% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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196 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Voiding large quantity of stool
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711 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
25% of cases
12.33% (4,675 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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149 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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76 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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786 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
28% of cases
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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332 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
12% of cases
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1231 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
43% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Painful rash
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78 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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1310 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
46% of cases
23.16% (9,239 cases)
Recent weight loss
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222 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
4.04% (1,516 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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48 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
2% of cases
1.01% (353 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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769 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
27% of cases
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Gray Stool
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94 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)
Morning Sickness
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164 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Pressure in eye
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329 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
12% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation
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1099 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
39% of cases
19.8% (7,701 cases)
Flat rash
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72 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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925 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
33% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Traveler's Diarrhea
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261 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.64% (1,701 cases)
Burning / painful urination
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162 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.1% (1,010 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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196 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
7% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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58 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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245 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by eating
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218 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
8% of cases
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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112 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Sticky saliva
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333 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
12% of cases
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Hyperacidity
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590 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
21% of cases
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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661 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
23% of cases
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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76 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
3% of cases
1.6% (545 cases)
Chest Pain
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365 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Food Poisoning
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128 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
5% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Pain around belly button
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373 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.98% (2,663 cases)
Pain relieved by pressure
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314 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
11% of cases
5.91% (2,280 cases)
Undigested food in stool
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1042 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
37% of cases
19.95% (7,390 cases)
Tooth ache
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394 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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326 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by rest
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527 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
19% of cases
10.41% (4,012 cases)
Night-time Ejaculation
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43 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.1% (369 cases)
Dull ache in abdomen
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661 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
23% of cases
12.73% (5,023 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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220 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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596 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
21% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Fistula
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71 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (425 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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565 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
20% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Clammy Skin
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366 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
13% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Colon surgery
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47 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (416 cases)
Blisters
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94 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Foul odorous stool
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1274 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
45% of cases
25.22% (9,495 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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116 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Manic / giddy
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332 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
12% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Chronic Infection
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207 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Narrow Stool / Stringy Poop - Thin, pencil stool
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868 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
17.55% (6,437 cases)
Skin Infection
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73 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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112 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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128 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Fullness below belly button
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1099 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
39% of cases
22.31% (8,299 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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542 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
19% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Malabsorption
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555 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
20% of cases
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Gastritis
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681 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
24% of cases
13.86% (5,279 cases)
Foul taste on tongue
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489 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
17% of cases
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Pain relieved by pooping
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1146 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
40% of cases
23.29% (9,034 cases)
Green stool
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606 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
21% of cases
12.23% (4,522 cases)
Pain right lower abdomen
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513 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.49% (4,066 cases)
Citrus allergy
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73 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.75% (670 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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322 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
11% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Pain below belly button
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747 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
26% of cases
15.2% (5,880 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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369 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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301 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
11% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)

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Ayurveda starts by identifying your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda analyzes the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of biocharacteristics (gunas). For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.

On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.

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To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.
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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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