Question 1

i had wiped my rectum after a bowel movement and there was blood on the tissue twice only during drinking alcohol.  what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding: can be from multiple causes: irritation, inflammation, hemorrhoids, rectal fissures or fistulas. You should be examined rectally and have anoscopy performed have stool checked for blood.

Question 2

are my loose bowel movements from drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Symptoms of alcohol intolerance may include: headache, flushing, hives, nasal congestion,  GI upset, nausea/vomiting ; low blood pressure. 
 You could be allergic to alcohol or it's ingredients such as yeast, grains, sulfites, histamines ; other chemicals.

Question 3

i didn't poop for 2 days. now after drinking alcohol i keep getting cramps and bowel movements but they get worse as i'm trying to poop. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Constipation/cramps: Most likely simple constipation, especially if the stool is tiny like rabbit pellets. It takes a lot of intestinal pressure (=cramps) to propel those little critters. 
Try a saline disposable enema and start a fiber supplement with evening meal and likely things will straighten out

Question 4

i have bowel movements about 6x a day and feel really tired , what can be the reason for this? i have not been drinking a lot of alcohol

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Many things can damage intestines including antibiotics, allergy, diet, tumor, autoimmune disease causing diarrhea as well as abnormal bowel function such as irritable bowel syndrome. Fluid or blood loss may cause weakness/anemia. Bananas, applesauce, and rice slow diarrhea and you must hydrate. If you have blood/severe pain see your primary doctor asap who may refer you to a gastroenterologist.

Question 5

can irritable bowel syndrome cause frequent bowel movements? more than 3 a day ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the characteristics of IBS is variability of bowel movements. But without other symptoms, going frequently through the day can be normal

Question 6

frequent bowel movements more than once per day?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: Frequent is more frequent for you.  If you always poop 3 times a day then that is normal for you.  If you always poop every other day then that is normal for you.  If you are a once a day popper most of the time and all of a sudden you start pooping 6 times a day, then that would be "frequent bowel movements" for example.

Question 7

is there any health benefit in having frequent bowel movements, like twice a day as appose to less frequent, like once every 3 or 4 days? please explain, thank you very much

Accepted Answer

Bowel pattern varies: everyone's stool pattern is different.  some people have 1 bowel movement/day and other people may have bowel movements every 3 to 4 days. The frequency of bowel movements depends on how active you are, your diet and how much water and fluids that you drink.  formed and nonpainful bowel movements are the goal. A probiotic may help with  bowel movements.  any blood or hard stools is a problem.

Question 8

i have mild lactose intolerance, that results in feeling bloated when i eat cheese. i have more frequent bowel movements that are less solid when i eat cheese (can be 3 - 4 times a day). are lactase pills effective in mitigating lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/not : There is a variable amount of lactose based on the type of cheese. Some like sharp cheddar have almost none. Lactase pills can replace the enzyme you don't make &amp; reduce symptoms if that is the real issue. You must play with the dose to find the right amount. If your problem is not based on lactose it would not help at all.

Question 9

my 6 year old girl has frequent bowel movements more than 6 times a day. normal stool. but complains tummy hurts before bowel movement.

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: This can often be from a specific food intolerance and or a condition called celiac disease where they react to wheat gluten. There are other issues too. None can be assessed without a history/exam/testing.

Question 10

do veggies and fruits cause more frequent bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and veggies: Increased dietary fiber may lead to more regular bowel movements.

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I had wiped my rectum after a bowel movement and there was blood on the tissue twice only during drinking alcohol. what can this be?

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Are my loose bowel movements from drinking alcohol?

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I didn't poop for 2 days. now after drinking alcohol i keep getting cramps and bowel movements but they get worse as i'm trying to poop. what is this?

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I have bowel movements about 6x a day and feel really tired , what can be the reason for this? i have not been drinking a lot of alcohol

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Can irritable bowel syndrome cause frequent bowel movements? more than 3 a day ?

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Frequent bowel movements more than once per day?

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Is there any health benefit in having frequent bowel movements, like twice a day as appose to less frequent, like once every 3 or 4 days? please explain, thank you very much

A member asked:

I have mild lactose intolerance, that results in feeling bloated when i eat cheese. i have more frequent bowel movements that are less solid when i eat cheese (can be 3 - 4 times a day). are lactase pills effective in mitigating lactose intolerance?

A member asked:

My 6 year old girl has frequent bowel movements more than 6 times a day. normal stool. but complains tummy hurts before bowel movement.

A member asked:

Do veggies and fruits cause more frequent bowel movements?

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