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My bowel movement aren't often, its usually once a week, it has been once in two weeks a few times. recently it's been about once every 5 days?
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Your question?: Is this ok? If so, yes, some people go weekly, although it is usually encouraged to supplement diet with more fiber / osmotic agent (like miralax), to increase frequency of bm, as may reduce risk of future problems (diverticular disease / cancer / etc.). Discuss this with your primary at next visit.
Answered 3/27/2014
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