India, March 20 -- Has your urge to visit the washroom gone out of sync? It could be due to new work timings, travel, or stress. In general, it points to a disrupted routine. You then spend more time in the washroom, trying to force it. But this also backfires, as you may be inviting colon-related issues because of the straining.ALSO READ: Gastroenterologist reveals how long hours of sitting at work impact your gut health: 'Causes bloating, constipation.'

We asked Dr Sukrit Singh Sethi, director and senior consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver transplantation at Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, who provided a clearer understanding of the signs that indicate your bowel movements are out of sync and how to address them.

He con...