Is it normal to not poop after traveling?


Is it normal to not poop after traveling? It's called vacation constipation (aka travel constipation), and experts say it's super common, even if you're the type who never has trouble pooping.


Why are bowel movements different when traveling?

That's because when you travel, so does your gut microbiome. Your digestive tract is home to trillions of different bacteria, viruses, and fungi—all of which might be disturbed by a jaunt to a new locale.


Why does my stool go weird the day after traveling?

It's possible that traveler's diarrhea may stem from the stress of traveling or a change in diet. But usually infectious agents — such as bacteria, viruses or parasites — are to blame. You typically develop traveler's diarrhea after ingesting food or water contaminated with organisms from feces.