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Whilst Jodie is out walking David the Dog, Toyah berates her for failing to clear up the pup’s poo and gives her a lecture about being a responsible pet owner. As Toyah heads off, Jodie shoots her the ...

An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...