Question 1

does caffeine cause more frequent bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Caffeine increases the speed of transit through the bowel. It increases bowel movements. But caffeine alone will not adequately treat constipation.

Question 2

once a day large urgent sloppy bowel movement in the morning never solid for many years. if held will become more formed later in the day. occurs before breakfast, tried stopping caffeine and increasing different types of fibre. no alcohol or smoking?

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: If it has been a routine for years and you are otherwise healthy, it is considered your normal bowel habit.

Question 3

what cause green bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Some green undigestd: It may be green if you ate some green colour food which was undifested.If otherwise your bowels are regular and normal, i will not worry about it, but if you have green stool persisting then consult your doctor.

Question 4

causes of sudden increase in bowel movements?

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Lots: Any change in the bowel habits could be seriuos so the first thing to do is see a physician 
it could mean what your dietary habits are ie change , to pyscho social issues , ie anxiety and stress to interaction with people and jobs as the neuro GI is an emerging field , it could be again inflammatory or neoplastic reasons so please see a physician and dont ignore.

Question 5

what causes abnormal frequency of bowel movements?

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Lots of things: What type of diet, amount of fiber, diseases of the gut and bowel.   The list goes on.

Question 6

what causes blood in a bowel movement?

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Eval: I see constipation listed as one of your conditions. Dry, hard rough stool can abraid tissues when being passed - or can lead to hemorrhoids. Both can cause rectal bleeding. Fistuala, fissure, cancer or inflammatory or infections GI conditions can also cause bleeding recommend med eval.

Question 7

what causes a bowel movement during sex?

Accepted Answer

Reasons....: Not evacuating before sex-you should do this.  But the stimulation of the rectum/colon during sex, will increase colonic contraction, and hence, the need to evacuate!

Question 8

coffee grounds runny bowel movement cause?

Accepted Answer

Blood?: This could represent blood.  Blood in the GI tract tends to speed things along, hence the runny movement.  And while we generally use the term "coffee grounds" to describe upper GI tract bleeding, it may still apply.  Please see GI doctor for colonoscopy and EGD.

Question 9

what causes dizziness after bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Hello, after a bowel movement, the body squeezes which causes a temporary shift in  blood flow away from the brain. This is referred to as a valsalva maneuver. The dizziness should be short lived. If it persists, follow up with your doctor. Blood pressure checks, labs, and a careful examination may be needed.

Question 10

what can cause clear water bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Viral intestinal infection . Is usually self limiting.

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