Question 1

dad,83. about 3-4 times since nov 1, passes stool twice on same day or over 2 dys to feel the same relief he gets by passing stool just once per day. diet: oats, rice, nuts. 3 tbs fiber spl. exc. bike 2/day. stool is soft, yel & br in color. serious?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This temporary change in bowel habits is likely normla.  At 83 years of age, however, your dad should routinely be undergoing screening for colon cancer anyway, either by colonoscopy or stool analysis.   If he has not done this in the past 2 years, talk to his doctor.

Question 2

my four month old baby passes hard stools and some times stays for days without passing stools?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Please discuss infant constipation with your pediatrician. A breast fed baby can go days without stools but they should not be hard or cause child to strain. You may have to add some prune juice to diet once in a while, but please speak to a pediatrician.

Question 3

im having  a problem that when i pass stool my anus burs...
in morning once i finished after an hour i feel i have to go toilet again. than i go for it 3 to 4 times daily, anus burning problem facing from four days.
my anus remain burning more than one a

Accepted Answer

See doctor: There are many causes of rectal burning. Infection or hemorroids are common causes. You can try a hemorrhoid cream and see if this helps but if it does not you may need to see a doctor for an exam to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

i pass stools more than 3-4 times a day . almost after every major meal ? also i go to the gym ... does going to the gym affects it ? (male -20 years)

Accepted Answer

GI Transit time...: ...is improved with exercise, but many other factors alter the rapidity of food moving through your gut, as well the volume &amp; frequency of stooling. For instance, what's your dietary fiber intake? Be aware that 3-4 stools daily may be normal. Be concerned if there are accompanying "alarm signs" like abdominal tenderness, fever, blood with bowel movements, black stool...

Question 5

is it healthy to pass stools three to five times a day?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Stool frequency is variable, from 1-2 per day all the way to 3-4 days between stools.  If you have no other symptoms its probably safe to watch.  If your nervous, see your doctor.

Question 6

how many times a week should the average adult pass stool?

Accepted Answer

Stools vary as peopl: 40 year old female asks, How many times a week should the average adult pass stool? As all humans are individuals so the stooling of each person is different, depending on Diet/ exercise/ body weight/stress level/and more. In general one should stool once daily but this could range from as many as 3 times/ day to as little as 2 or 3 times a week. Bottom line one shouldknow what normal is for one.

Question 7

five month old stooling four times a day. he is at 60% for weight and 90% for height, no apparent weight problems. could this be malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: If your baby is breastfeeding, four stools daily is entirely normal.  If on formula, this may still be normal. If the stools are odorous and loose, it may suggest a lactose intolerance if he/she is on a dairy-based formula, however.   In any case it does not sound like malabsorption as his growth is entirely appropriate at this time.  Do talk to your doctor about your concerns.

Question 8

i've had 2 times in the past month where my stool is very hard and was painful and difficult to pass. what should i do. just started happening to me?

Accepted Answer

could be constipati: Increase fiber, fluids, eat less dry food and excercise. If no improvement see your doctor.

Question 9

my baby is 25 days old. he breastfeeds mostly but i do give him bottle as well maybe 150ml a day to top up. he passes stools often more then 10 times a day. sometimes 3 times in 1 hour. he also cries and groans while passing stools. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sound a little often: Might be worth leaving dairy out of your diet and avoiding dairy supplementation for a while and see if that changes . if still concerned call Pediatrician

Question 10

how many times per day should infant pass stool?

Accepted Answer

How fed ????: A breast fed infant may stool a bit every feeding or an overflow diaper once a week. If it is soft it is not constipation. If formula fed, the pattern is more likely to be a few daily or at least every other day. If stools are soft & baby feeds well & plays, there is no reason to be concerned. If a poor feeder & not wetting diapers at least every 6 hours, i would have her checked.

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Dad,83. about 3-4 times since nov 1, passes stool twice on same day or over 2 dys to feel the same relief he gets by passing stool just once per day. diet: oats, rice, nuts. 3 tbs fiber spl. exc. bike 2/day. stool is soft, yel & br in color. serious?

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My four month old baby passes hard stools and some times stays for days without passing stools?

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Im having a problem that when i pass stool my anus burs... in morning once i finished after an hour i feel i have to go toilet again. than i go for it 3 to 4 times daily, anus burning problem facing from four days. my anus remain burning more than one a

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I pass stools more than 3-4 times a day . almost after every major meal ? also i go to the gym ... does going to the gym affects it ? (male -20 years)

A member asked:

Is it healthy to pass stools three to five times a day?

A member asked:

How many times a week should the average adult pass stool?

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Five month old stooling four times a day. he is at 60% for weight and 90% for height, no apparent weight problems. could this be malabsorption?

A member asked:

I've had 2 times in the past month where my stool is very hard and was painful and difficult to pass. what should i do. just started happening to me?

A member asked:

My baby is 25 days old. he breastfeeds mostly but i do give him bottle as well maybe 150ml a day to top up. he passes stools often more then 10 times a day. sometimes 3 times in 1 hour. he also cries and groans while passing stools. is this normal?

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How many times per day should infant pass stool?

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