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I usually only have a bm once every week or 2 weeks. past couple months, i've been having one 1-3 times a day. no change in diet. normal change?

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Dr. Jay Yepuri answered

Not unusual: For bowel habits to vary at your age. Would advise getting thyroid functions tested. If diarrhea develops may need more formal GI evaluation as well.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

I usually only have a bm once every week or 2 weeks. past couple months, i've been having one 1-3 times a day. no change in diet. normal change?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Yepuri answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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