Question 1

what to take to have a bowel movement in general?

Accepted Answer

Cod liver oil: Many things on the market.  The best answer if you are having problems is to check with your doctor to see why your arent.  Are you consuming a good high fiber diet? If not then do it. If yes and still not try probiotics or a mild over the counter laxative but not for an extended time without seeing your doctor.

Question 2

how long does it take to have a bowel movement after having a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A day or two: After a colonoscopy, you should be able to eat normally. It depends on what and how much you eat, you should have a bowel movement within a day or two.

Question 3

how long does it take to have a bowel movement after eating?

Accepted Answer

Depends on food: Typically, in a digestive tract that works properly, a bowel movement should occur twice daily. Various foods may affect it. High fiber foods will  decrease the transit time, cheese and various other foods may slow it down. Probiotics help to promote gut health to maintain consistency of bm's.

Question 4

how long does it take to have a bowel movement after having a colonoscopy? what is flatus?

Accepted Answer

A day or two: Depending on when you start eating again. Flatus is gas.

Question 5

what can i take to help me have a bowel movement  more than two times a week?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A good diet high in fiber with increased fruits and vegetables.  Prunes, prune juice, plums, apples, unprocessed bran, bran cereals,  increase water and fluids.  Try goind daily after a meal and a hot cup of beverage.  Dr. David's recipee:  8 oz flax seed, sesame seeds and peled sunflower seeds. Mix equally.  Take a tablespon up to three times a day or mix with cereals.  Exercise too!  ther r othr.

Question 6

why doe sit take me so long to have a bowel movement. somtimes on toilet for almost an hour?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Answering Your question is hard, because many things affect a person's bowel habits. Sounds like you have some constipation, that may be chronic. This is not uncommon, particularly if taking certain medications (most notoriously, narcotics). 
You need a colonoscopy, to make sure there is no serious GI problem. If that is OK , I would recommend a laxative like MiraLax, (polyethylene glycol) that can be taken Daily

Question 7

when should i take align,morning or night? i want to have a bowel movement every morning when i wake up. are side effects strong? im scared to start

Accepted Answer

Align: Align is not a laxative and may not fulfill your goal of having a bowel movement every morning. There is no specific time of the day recommended, but for the ease of use would recommend in am. Please refer to aligngi.com. Gas and bloating are the most common side effects experienced with probiotics in general.

Question 8

if i have a bowel movement within 1hr of taking the morning after-pill do i need to take another one. ?

Accepted Answer

NO: The pill will likely dissolve and be absorbed rapidly without any issue. Unless you have dysentery or profuse diarrhea, it shouldnt be an issue. 
Absorption is usually rapid.

Question 9

good afternoon doctors. i notice that if i have a bowel movement and then take a shower later on in the day, t here is fecal matter that has to be wiped after i come out of the shower. what may be causing this and can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

: You're not wiping adequately after defecating. Try wiping two or three times.

Question 10

i can't have a  bowel  movement without laxatives. i take in the daily recamended amount of fiber, have 64 ounces of water a day, and work out. ?

Accepted Answer

A few ideas: Continue your present regimen while it may help to include a daily probiotic.  Adding a little caffeine such as a cup of coffee or green tea can also help.

Stress can be source of bowel problems, so it may be worth addressing any sources of stress such as job, family, or money issues you may have.

Hope that helps.

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Why doe sit take me so long to have a bowel movement. somtimes on toilet for almost an hour?

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When should i take align,morning or night? i want to have a bowel movement every morning when i wake up. are side effects strong? im scared to start

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If i have a bowel movement within 1hr of taking the morning after-pill do i need to take another one. ?

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Good afternoon doctors. i notice that if i have a bowel movement and then take a shower later on in the day, t here is fecal matter that has to be wiped after i come out of the shower. what may be causing this and can i treat it?

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I can't have a bowel movement without laxatives. i take in the daily recamended amount of fiber, have 64 ounces of water a day, and work out. ?

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