If you’re having a hard time sensing when you need to go to the bathroom or are chronically constipated, you should see a doctor. You may have a disorder involving your defecation (pooping) reflex.

Your gag reflex can prevent you from swallowing something foreign. But if it is sensitive, you may gag more often and have a hard time taking pills. Some treatments and interventions may help. Share ...

The main purpose of a gag reflex is to contract the throat to prevent a person from choking. A gag reflex is a natural response. However, in some people, the gag reflex may be oversensitive. In these ...