Question 1

what is a normal frequency of bowel movements?

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Usually 1-2 per day.: There is quite a bit of variability, but 1-2 bowel movements per day is typical.  If yours are less frequent, you may need to drink more water each day (8-10 glasses) or increase your intake of fruit & vegetable fiber. Finally, if you still have problems, see your doctor to make sure there are no other relevant intestinal issues.

Question 2

what causes abnormal frequency of bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

meaning of increased frequency of bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Depending on: texture it might be due to diarrhea.

Question 4

how often should a person have bowel movement. i've heard that everyday is healthy frequency?

Accepted Answer

Variable: This varies among healthy people. Once a week or several times a day can be normal, causing no symptoms and would be a lifelong pattern for some people. The important concern would be a change from their usual pattern or if there are symptoms like bloating, cramping or diarrhea during their usual pattern. At this point they should seek help from a physician to assist them in changing the pattern

Question 5

what could cause bowel movements to increase in frequency, volume and duration (up to an hour to complete) worse in the morning. for months now.

Accepted Answer

High fiber diet: A very high fiber diet can cause the symptoms described.

Question 6

i am having very frequent bowel movements. how can i reduce the frequency?

Accepted Answer

Bloody stool: Consult a gastroenterologist to rule out comoros or irritable bowel.

Question 7

in the past few days my bowel movements and frequency of going to the toilet has increased to like 3 times a day. 
fatigue and weakness i experienced .
what must i do?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Diarrhea for less than 10 days is classified as acute.  if no fever or blood the diarrhea is considered mild and typically will respond to loperamide and pepto Bismol. Common sources are E. Coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella.  Often Pepto is enough to resolve the issue. The infection and likely some degree of electrolyte or volume depletion cause the fatigue. If not responding get checked.

Question 8

hi ive recently been experiencing many different symptoms, think you can help?  my primary is at a loss... ive gained 40 pounds in the last year, increased urine frequency, bowel movements have become much softer and different looking, been very fatigued,

Accepted Answer

It will be nearly: impossible to evaluate you over the internet. Often it is beneficial to have a second set of eyes evaluate a patient. Make an appointment with an Internist in your community for a full history, examination and lab testing. If he/she is stumped then make an appointment at a university hospital near you. There are several.

Question 9

my herbalist told me i have a "floppy colon." what is a floppy colon, and how does it effect the frequency and ability of having a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

I am not aware: Of any medical condition called floppy colon.  Some people have colon that is loosely attached to retroperitoneum and that can sometimes lead to volvulus, or twisting.  But these conditions are usually discovered at surgery.  As your herbalist what he means, and how he can tell without actually visualizing the colon.

Question 10

proctosedyl 3 times a day has been prescribed for 6 years old girl for anal fissure. can it also be applied after every bowel movement in addition to prescribed 3 times a day frequency? i mean is there a risk of too much usage or something?

Accepted Answer

Okay to use more: It would be okay to apply the ointment after bowel movements. Please note that it has steroids in it and may make the skin more prone to damage. Make sure that the child does not have hard stools. You may give the child fiber laxative, like Metamucil, and make sure she drinks enough water so that her urine is mostly colorless.
Wish you and your daughter good health!

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In the past few days my bowel movements and frequency of going to the toilet has increased to like 3 times a day. fatigue and weakness i experienced . what must i do?

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Hi ive recently been experiencing many different symptoms, think you can help? my primary is at a loss... ive gained 40 pounds in the last year, increased urine frequency, bowel movements have become much softer and different looking, been very fatigued,

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My herbalist told me i have a "floppy colon." what is a floppy colon, and how does it effect the frequency and ability of having a bowel movement?

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Proctosedyl 3 times a day has been prescribed for 6 years old girl for anal fissure. can it also be applied after every bowel movement in addition to prescribed 3 times a day frequency? i mean is there a risk of too much usage or something?

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