Asher yatzar


Asher yatzar is a blessing in Judaism. It is recited after engaging in an act of excretion or urination, but is also included in many Jewish prayer books as a part of daily prayer prior to birkot hashachar.
The purpose of this blessing is to thank God for good health. It expresses thanks for having the ability to excrete, for without it existence would be impossible.
Though recited normally by observant Jews each time excretory functions are used, it is also recited during the Shacharit service due to its spiritual significance.

Process

After completing urination or defecation and upon leaving the bathroom, the person washes their hands. According to Jewish etiquette, this should be done outside the bathroom, but if there is no source of water available outside the bathroom, it is permissible to wash one's hands inside the bathroom, then dry them outside. No al netilat yadayim blessing is recited for the handwashing.
Following the washing and drying of one's hands, the asher yatzar'' blessing is recited.

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People with medical issues

There is no consensus as to whether or not a person with medical issues should recite asher yatzar: