Bowel movement aids

Abstract

To provide a defecation aid that allows users to assume a posture conducive to defecation without placing a heavy burden on the body, thereby generating sufficient abdominal pressure and promoting smooth bowel movements. [Solution] This is a defecation aid used by a user sitting on the seat of a Western-style toilet 100, and comprises a footrest 12 installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet 100, having a footrest inclined section 16 that slopes downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side, and a traction-type operation section 14 provided on the front side of the footrest 12, which allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate the front side of the footrest 12 in an upward pulling motion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a defecation assisting tool that can be used when sitting on a Western-style toilet to defecate smoothly.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, many people suffer from constipation due to factors such as a diet rich in meat, stress, lack of exercise, and muscle weakness associated with aging. Also, the spread of Western-style toilets is said to be one of the factors contributing to constipation. When defecating using a Japanese-style toilet, since the posture is to squat and raise the heels with the head bowed forward, the angle between the rectum and the anal canal becomes nearly straight, making it a posture that is naturally easy to defecate. On the other hand, when sitting on a Western-style toilet to defecate, since the posture is relatively upright, an angle is formed between the rectum and the anal canal, making it a posture that is more difficult to defecate compared to a Japanese-style toilet.

[0003] Regarding such problems with defecation when using a Western-style toilet, for example, when defecating using a Western-style toilet, a footrest that allows the user to place their feet at a position higher than the floor so that they can take a posture of bringing their feet closer to the abdomen has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Conventional footrests, as shown in Patent Document 1, have a footrest surface that is formed to be nearly horizontal and flat. With such a flat footrest structure, it is not possible to bring the angle between the rectum and the anal canal as close to straight as when using a Japanese-style toilet, which may make it difficult to achieve smooth defecation. Therefore, we have developed a new defecation aid that is expected to generate abdominal pressure more efficiently, intensively, and naturally to facilitate smooth defecation.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and one of its objectives is to provide a defecation aid that, in addition to a structure that allows for a posture that facilitates defecation, can be used to apply force through a pulling motion by hand, thereby generating concentrated and effective abdominal pressure in the direction of the anal canal without straining which would place a great burden on the body, such as the area around the anus, the brain, or blood vessels, and thus enabling smoother defecation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a defecation aid used by a user sitting on the seat of a Western-style toilet, comprising: a footrest portion installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet, having a footrest inclined portion formed to slope downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side; and a traction-type operating portion provided on the front side of the footrest portion, which allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate the front side of the footrest portion upward in an upward manner. The traction mechanism includes a gripping section that can be grasped by the user, and a connecting section that connects the gripping section to the front side of the footrest so that the user can grasp the gripping section by hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion. The connecting section is provided so that the pulling angle of the gripping section relative to the footrest and the angle of the gripping shaft of the gripping section can be freely changed. It consists of defecation aids.

[0008] Furthermore, the traction-type operating unit may have a gripping position adjustment mechanism that allows the user to change the height from the floor where they grip it with their hand.

[0009] Also, The present invention is a defecation aid used by a user sitting on the seat of a Western-style toilet, and comprises a footrest portion installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet, having a footrest slope portion formed to slope downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side, and a traction-type operating portion provided on the front side of the footrest portion, which allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate the front side of the footrest portion upward in an upward motion, wherein the traction-type operating portion has a grip portion that the user can grasp with their hand, and a connecting portion that connects the grip portion and the front side of the footrest portion so that the user can grasp the grip portion with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion, The gripping section has multiple gripping parts that can grip at different heights from the floor. It consists of defecation aids.

[0010] Also, The present invention is a defecation aid used by a user sitting on the seat of a Western-style toilet, comprising: a footrest portion installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet, having a footrest inclined portion formed to slope downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side; and a traction-type operating portion provided on the front side of the footrest portion, which allows the user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate the front side of the footrest portion upward in an upward manner. The traction mechanism includes a gripping section that can be grasped by the user, and a connecting section that connects the gripping section to the front side of the footrest so that the user can grasp the gripping section by hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion.The connecting portion has a cable-like or strip-shaped flexible member. It consists of defecation aids.

[0011] Furthermore, the footrest portion may have a forward extension integrally formed on the front end side of the inclined footrest portion, which is horizontal or slopes upward toward the front, and a connecting portion may be connected to the forward extension portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The defecation aid of the present invention is a defecation aid used by a user sitting on the seat of a Western-style toilet, and comprises a footrest portion that is installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet and has a footrest inclined portion that slopes downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side, and a traction-type operating portion provided on the front side of the footrest portion, which the user sitting on the toilet seat can grasp with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate to pull the front side of the footrest portion upward. As a result, by placing the feet on the footrest and raising the heel side high, the user assumes a forward-leaning posture similar to that of using a Japanese-style toilet, and by applying load to the toes and pulling the toes upward via the traction-type operating portion to resist this load, an appropriate force can be applied to the body, which is expected to naturally generate the abdominal pressure necessary for defecation efficiently and concentratedly, and facilitate smooth defecation. This prevents excessive strain on the area around the anus, thus preventing the onset or worsening of hemorrhoids. It also prevents damage to the brain and blood vessels by increasing intracranial pressure, allowing for regular bowel movements, reducing or eliminating constipation and the feeling of incomplete evacuation, and ultimately contributing to the prevention of colon cancer and the maintenance of overall health.

[0013] The traction-type operating unit can be specifically constructed by having a gripping part that the user can grasp with their hand, and a connecting part that connects the gripping part and the front side of the footrest, allowing the user to grasp the gripping part with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion, thereby ensuring that it can be reliably grasped and operated by hand.

[0014] The connecting portion is configured to allow for free adjustment of the pulling angle of the gripping portion relative to the footrest and the angle of the gripping shaft of the gripping portion. This allows for adjustments to suit the user's physical condition on any given day, such as pulling with both hands while holding the gripping shaft horizontally, or pulling with one hand while holding the gripping shaft vertically, and by appropriately adjusting the angle of the forward lean and the direction of pulling, thereby improving ease of use and the effectiveness of assisting bowel movements.

[0015] The traction-type operating unit is configured to have a gripping position adjustment mechanism that allows the user to change the height from the floor where they grip it with their hands. This allows for adjustments to accommodate multiple users with different body types, or even the same user depending on their physical condition on any given day. For example, the gripping position, the angle of the forward lean, and the pulling direction can be appropriately adjusted, thereby improving ease of use and smoother assistance for defecation.

[0016] The gripping section has a configuration that includes multiple gripping sections capable of gripping at different heights from the floor, allowing for a gripping position adjustment mechanism to be concretely realized with a relatively simple structure and manufactured at low cost.

[0017] By configuring the connecting section to have a cable-like or strip-like flexible member, it is possible to further improve usability and smooth defecation assistance by appropriately adjusting, for example, the position in which the hand grips, the angle of the forward lean, and the direction of pulling. Furthermore, if the flexible member is configured to be able to be wound up and unwound, a gripping position adjustment mechanism can be concretely realized with a simple structure.

[0018] The footrest portion is integrally formed with a front extension portion formed horizontally or upwardly inclined forward on the front end side of the footrest inclined portion, and a connecting portion is connected to the front extension portion. By doing so, at least a part of the toes can be placed on the front extension portion, and with the toes bent, the foot can be placed on the footrest portion. In this way, a load can be stably and favorably applied to the front side of the toes, and a posture can be taken such that abdominal pressure is naturally applied. Furthermore, the traction operation portion can be favorably installed at a position where it does not interfere with the footrest, and a good balance can be achieved between the load on the front side of the toes of the foot placed on the footrest and the upward pulling force on the front side of the footrest portion that resists it, thereby further improving smooth defecation assistance.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of a defecation assistance device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a side view of the defecation assistance device of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a longitudinal sectional view of the defecation assistance device of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is an explanatory view of a modified example of the footrest portion of the defecation assistance portion of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is an explanatory view of a modified example of the traction operation portion of the defecation assistance portion of FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is an explanatory view when using the defecation assistance portion of FIG. 1.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the defecation assistance device of the present invention will be described while referring to the accompanying drawings. The defecation assistance device according to the present invention is a defecation assistance device that can be expected to achieve smooth defecation by allowing the user to place their feet and perform a pulling operation with their hands while sitting on the toilet seat of a Western-style toilet, thereby applying a good force (abdominal pressure) to defecation.

[0021] Figures 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the defecation aid of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the defecation aid 10 according to this embodiment comprises a footrest 12 having a footrest inclined section and a traction-type operating section 14.

[0022] The footrest portion 12 is an inclined footrest that is installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet 100 and allows a user seated on the toilet 100 to rest their feet with their heels raised. The footrest portion 12 has a footrest inclined portion 16 that is formed to slope downward toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side. As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, in this embodiment, the footrest portion 12 is integrally formed from an inclined base body 18 on which the footrest inclined portion 16 is formed, and a forward extension portion 20 that extends toward the front from the front end side of the inclined base body 18, which is the lower end of the inclined footrest inclined portion 16.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the footrest portion 12 is integrally formed from a hard synthetic resin such as plastic, for example, the inclined base body 18 and the forward extension portion 20, and is formed in a roughly rectangular shape in plan view. The inclined base body 18 is formed in a hollow, roughly triangular tube shape that is roughly a right triangle in side view, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3. The inclined base body 18 is formed with a slope that is straight in cross-sectional view, for example, with the footrest inclined portion 16 formed as an inclined surface on the upper side, and the front, which is the toe side, being lower and the heel side being higher. The inclination angle of the footrest inclined portion 16 is set to, for example, about 25 to 30 degrees, but may be set arbitrarily in the range of 15 to 45 degrees. The rear side of the inclined base body 18 has a rear wall portion 22 formed in a roughly vertical shape, the upper end of which is connected to the footrest inclined portion 16, and the lower end of which is formed in a rectangular plate shape with the same width as the footrest inclined portion 16 and is set to be placed on the floor surface. Furthermore, the lower end of the rear wall portion 22 is formed in a substantially arc shape or curved shape. This allows the lower end of the rear wall portion 22 to act as a fulcrum, causing rotation when the entire footrest portion 12 attempts to rotate due to a moment generated by the pulling operation portion 14 described above, and also reduces the likelihood of damaging the floor surface when such force is applied. To make the footrest portion 12 less likely to rotate and more stable, the rear wall portion 22 may be slightly inclined so that its lower end is located further rear than its upper end. Conversely, to make the footrest portion 12 easier to rotate, the rear wall portion 22 may be slightly inclined so that its lower end is located further forward than its upper end.

[0024] The footrest portion 12 is closed on both the left and right sides by triangular plate-shaped side walls 24, while its bottom side is open. The footrest portion 12 can be made relatively lightweight by being hollow and having an open bottom side, while the side walls 24 provide strength and stability when a foot is placed on it. The footrest portion 12 may also have an open structure on both the left and right sides without the side walls 24, or it may be made in the shape of a solid block, or the inclined footrest portion may be divided into left and right sections, or it may be any other structure having an inclined footrest portion.

[0025] The forward extension 20 is formed in the shape of a horizontally elongated rectangular plate on the front side of the footrest inclined section 16 and is integrally formed with the front end of the inclined base body 18. The forward extension 20 is formed with a cross-sectional shape that slopes upward toward the front from the lower end of the inclination of the footrest inclined section 16, and has an inclined surface on its upper side that slopes in the opposite direction to the inclination of the footrest. In other words, the forward extension 20 forms a toe rest that is angled with respect to the inclined surface of the footrest inclined section 16. As a result, when the foot is placed on the footrest inclined section 16, the toes are placed on the forward extension 20 in a slightly dorsiflexed position, allowing the heel to be stably placed on the footrest base 12 with the heel raised, while also preventing the toes from sliding forward and allowing for a posture in which downward load is applied to the toes, which contributes to the generation of good abdominal pressure. As shown in Figure 4(a), the forward extension 20 is formed laterally from the lower end of the inclined footrest 16, and may be configured to form a flat horizontal surface on the upper side. Also, as shown in Figure 4(b), when the forward extension 20 is formed as a flat horizontal surface, a projection 44 is provided on the footrest inclined 16 side of the forward extension 20, projecting upward to prevent the toes from slipping. In Figure 4(b), for example, it is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape, but any shape is acceptable as long as it prevents the toes from slipping forward and does not cause discomfort or pain when the toes are placed on it.

[0026] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, an anti-slip portion 42 is formed on the underside of the forward extension portion 20 to prevent the footrest portion 12 from shifting relative to the floor surface. The anti-slip portion 42 may be made by fixing, for example, a thin rubber sheet or rubber pad with seals or adhesive. The anti-slip portion 42 may be provided on only a part of the underside of the forward extension portion 20 or on the entire underside. The anti-slip portion 42 may also be provided on the underside of the footrest inclined portion 16.

[0027] The traction-type operation unit 14 is a pulling mechanism that allows a user sitting on the toilet seat of a Western-style toilet to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward pulling motion towards the toe side of the footrest. The traction-type operation unit 14 is provided on the front side of the footrest 12 and, in this embodiment, has a gripping part 26 that can be grasped by the user with their hand, and a connecting part 28 that connects the gripping part 26 to the forward extension part 20 on the front side of the footrest 12.

[0028] The gripping portion 26 is a handle-like component that can be grasped by the user at a predetermined height from the floor. In this embodiment, the gripping portion 26 is made of, for example, a hard synthetic resin such as plastic, metal, wood, etc., and consists of a single long rod-shaped or hollow cylindrical gripping rod 29. The gripping portion 26 may also have any other arbitrary configuration, such as a triangular frame shape, a polygonal frame shape, a circular or elliptical ring shape, or any other arbitrary shape.

[0029] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 28 is composed of a flexible member 36 made of a rope-like material, for example. The flexible member 36 should have some strength as long as it can bend freely, and may be a rope woven from natural or synthetic fibers, a metal wire, a chain, etc. One end of the flexible member 36 of the connecting portion 28 is fixed to approximately the center of the gripping rod 29 of the gripping portion 26 in the longitudinal direction, and the lower end is fixed to approximately the center in the left-right direction of the forward extension portion 20 on the front side of the footrest portion 12. The length of the flexible member 36 should be set to a length that allows a user sitting on a Western-style toilet to grip the gripping portion 26 in a forward-leaning posture. The connecting portion 28 may also be configured as a belt-shaped flexible member. Alternatively, for example, rigid bodies such as rods or fittings may be provided at both ends or in the middle of the connecting portion, so that at least a part of it is flexible.

[0030] Because the traction-type operating section 14 is configured in this way, the connecting section 28 of the traction-type operating section 14 is made of a cable-like flexible member 36. As a result, the degree of freedom in the position and gripping method of the gripping section 26 is relatively high, and the direction of the force applied in an upward pulling manner can be freely adjusted according to the user's physique and physical condition, allowing for adjustment of the forward leaning posture suitable for defecation. At the same time, the direction G of the gripping axis of the gripping section 26 can be freely changed. For example, the gripping axis of the gripping section 26 can be turned horizontally, allowing the user to grip the gripping section 26 with both hands to perform an upward pulling traction operation, or the gripping axis of the gripping section 26 can be turned vertically, allowing the user to grip the gripping section 26 with one hand to perform an upward pulling traction operation. When performing a pulling operation by gripping the gripping section 26 with one hand, it is recommended to rest the elbow of the arm that is not gripping the gripping section 26 on the knee. Furthermore, the connecting section is flexible, making it easy to store and less likely to get in the way when not in use. It is also less prone to breaking compared to rod-shaped designs, and if it does break, the parts can be replaced easily and inexpensively.

[0031] Furthermore, the length of the connecting portion 28 can be changed by winding the cable-like flexible member 36 onto the gripping rod 29 and then unwinding it. This winding and unwinding allows for the realization of a gripping position adjustment mechanism 38 that can change and adjust the height position of the gripping portion 26 from the floor. Alternatively, the gripping position adjustment mechanism 38 can be realized by changing the position in the longitudinal direction of the cable-like flexible member 36 where it connects to the gripping portion 26 or the footrest portion 12, thereby changing the length of the connecting portion 28.

[0032] Figure 5 shows some other examples and modifications of the traction-type operation unit 14. As shown in Figure 5(a), the gripping unit 26 may have a roughly rectangular frame structure in which an upper gripping rod 30 and a lower gripping rod 32, which are arranged vertically at a predetermined distance apart, and a side frame 34 that connects the left and right ends of the upper gripping rod 30 and the lower gripping rod 32 are integrally assembled. The user can perform a pulling-up traction operation by gripping either the upper gripping rod 30 or the lower gripping rod 32 of the gripping unit 26 with both hands. Even if the user's physique differs, such as between men and women or between adults and children, they can select one of the multiple gripping rods (upper gripping rod 30 or lower gripping rod 32) of the gripping unit 26 to grip with their hand according to their physique, and adjust the height position from the floor to adjust the forward-leaning posture suitable for defecation. In other words, in this embodiment, the traction-type operating section 14 has a gripping position adjustment mechanism 38 that can change and adjust the height position from the floor where the user grips it by hand. The gripping position adjustment mechanism 38 is configured to include multiple gripping rods at different positions. Also, as shown in Figure 5(b), the gripping section 26 may be configured to have three or more gripping rods arranged in parallel at predetermined intervals vertically. Also, as shown in Figure 5(c), the connecting section 28 may be, for example, two flexible members such as ropes spaced apart on both the left and right sides. Also, as shown in Figure 5(d), the connecting section 28 may be configured to have a long rope-like flexible member 36 connected to the front side of the footrest section 12 in an annular shape, with both ends connected and inserted through the hollow interior of a hollow pipe-shaped gripping section 26 with both ends open. In this case, the lower side of the pipe-shaped gripping section 26 may be cut out, and the rope-like flexible member may be pulled out into the cut-out portion. Furthermore, the gripping portion 26 may be configured to include caps or the like to close the openings at both ends. Also, as shown in Figure 5(e), the connecting portion 28 may be made of a rigid rod-shaped or hollow cylindrical member 40 made of plastic or metal, with one end longer than the other. The rod-shaped member 40 may be made rotatable around a horizontal axis at the connection point with the footrest portion 12, allowing the angle of the rod-shaped member 40 relative to the footrest portion 12 to be changed. In addition, the gripping rod 29 of the gripping portion 26 may be made rotatable around the axis of the rod-shaped member 40. This allows the direction of the gripping axis of the gripping portion 26 to be changed.Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5(f), the connecting portion 28 may be composed of two (or one) rigid frame-shaped members or rod-shaped members, and the gripping portion 26 may be composed of multiple gripping rods arranged vertically at predetermined intervals. In addition, the rod-shaped members may be configured to be expandable and contractible by combining multiple cylindrical members of different diameters, and to be fixed in place at predetermined positions with locking members such as pins that pass through horizontally, allowing for length adjustment. Alternatively, the connecting portion 28 may be composed of two cable-like flexible members, each provided with a gripping portion so that it can be gripped with one hand, allowing for separate gripping with the left and right hands. Furthermore, the gripping position adjustment mechanism 38 may be configured to change and adjust the connection position of the gripping portion 26 to the connecting portion 28, or to change and adjust the connection position between the connecting portion 28 and the front side of the footrest portion 12.

[0033] When using the defecation aid 10 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the defecation aid 10 of this embodiment is placed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet 100. The user who is defecating sits on the toilet seat of the Western-style toilet 100 and places their feet on the footrest inclined portion 16 of the footrest portion 12 with their heels raised and inclined so that more weight is placed on the toes. The user leans forward, grasps the grip portion 26 with both hands or one hand, and applies upward force in an upward direction, either directly above or diagonally upward towards the user. The upward pulling operation of the grip portion 26 may be performed by applying force continuously, or it may be performed intermittently by repeating the pulling operation for a relatively short time or instantaneously multiple times. This allows the user to raise their heels and lean forward, which straightens the angle between the rectum and anal canal, making it easier to defecate. The balance between the downward load from the toes and the upward pulling force from the gripping part 26 creates a natural abdominal pressure that is efficiently concentrated towards the anal canal. As a result, the synergistic effect of posture and force promotes smooth defecation. Furthermore, because the posture and pulling force work together to create natural and efficient abdominal pressure, there is no need to strain excessively, resulting in good defecation without putting a heavy load on the body. This prevents the onset or worsening of hemorrhoids by not putting excessive force on the area around the anus, and also does not put a heavy load on the brain or blood vessels. This promotes defecation more effectively, relieves and prevents constipation, and ultimately contributes to maintaining and improving health.

[0034] The defecation aid of the present invention described above is not limited to the configuration of the embodiments described above, and any modifications may be made as long as they do not depart from the essence of the present invention as described in the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] 10. Bowel movement aids 12 Footrest section 14 Traction-like operating part 16 Footrest Inclined Section 20 Front extension part 26 Gripping part 28 Connecting part 36 Flexible member 100 Western-style toilets

Claims

1. This is a defecation aid used by users who sit on the seat of a Western-style toilet and rest their feet on it. A footrest is installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet and has a footrest slope that is formed to slope downwards toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side. The footrest portion is provided on the front side and includes a traction-type operating part that allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward pulling motion, The traction mechanism has a gripping section that the user can hold by hand, It has a connecting part that connects the gripping part and the front side of the footrest part, so that the user can grasp the gripping part with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion, The defecation aid is characterized in that the connecting portion is provided so that the pulling angle of the gripping portion relative to the footrest and the angle of the gripping shaft of the gripping portion can be freely changed.

2. The defecation aid according to claim 1, characterized in that the traction-type operating part has a gripping position adjustment mechanism that allows the user to change the height position from the floor where it is gripped by hand.

3. A defecation aid used by a user who sits on the seat of a Western-style toilet and rests their feet on it, A footrest is installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet and has a footrest slope that is formed to slope downwards toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side. The footrest portion is provided on the front side and includes a traction-type operating part that allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward pulling motion, The traction mechanism has a gripping section that the user can hold by hand, It has a connecting part that connects the gripping part and the front side of the footrest part, so that the user can grasp the gripping part with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion, A defecation aid characterized by having multiple gripping parts that can be gripped at different heights from the floor.

4. A defecation aid used by a user who sits on the seat of a Western-style toilet and rests their feet on it, A footrest is installed on the floor in front of the Western-style toilet and has a footrest slope that is formed to slope downwards toward the front so that the toe side is lower than the heel side. The footrest portion is provided on the front side and includes a traction-type operating part that allows a user sitting on the toilet seat to grasp it with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward pulling motion, The traction mechanism has a gripping section that the user can hold by hand, It has a connecting part that connects the gripping part and the front side of the footrest part, so that the user can grasp the gripping part with their hand at a predetermined height from the floor and operate it in an upward motion, A defecation aid characterized in that the connecting portion has a cord-like or strip-like flexible member.

5. The defecation aid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the footrest portion has a forward extension portion integrally formed on the front end side of the footrest inclined portion, which is horizontal or slopes upward toward the front, and a connecting portion is connected to the forward extension portion.

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