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A member asked:

Hi i am going to the toilet between 5/8 times every day? is this normal? i get really bad stomach cramps too!

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Not really: Frequent stools that you described need to be addressed by your doctor only after a full history, exam and appropriate testing. Please see your doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 9/2/2014

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Hi, I suffered with diarrhoea and stomach cramps today. Both have passed now, however when I lay down I get the urge to use the toilet is this normal?

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For the last two days I have had quite bad diarrhoea and intense stomach cramps/pains that come at random times and lasts for about 5 seconds. Even though the diarrhoea got slightly better the pains are persisting. Any help please?

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