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Some of us are 'daily like clockwork' people, while others can go for days without action. If you don't poo daily, are you OK? Or is this a reason to take laxatives? - iStockPhoto

Do you need to poo every day?

Some of us are 'daily like clockwork' people, while others can go for days without action. If you don't poo daily, are you OK? Or is this a reason to take laxatives?

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