Expert with Patient (IMAGE) MediaSource Caption Rachel Shepherd (left) explains the benefits of using a toilet stool to a patient at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She says propping your feet on a stool in the bathroom can help alleviate many common bowel symptoms. Credit The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Usage Restrictions All multimedia is available for free and unrestricted media use with a courtesy to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.