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Feel no need to have a bowel movement after three days. have fibre and do eat a little less than normal but lots of water. is it normal or ok?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bowel movements: usually we like bowel movements every 1-2 days about 3 /week. Make sure you are eating enough fiber-oats, barley,lentils,avocados, strawberries, kale,peas, black beans ,lima beans - you need 38 grams /day, and as you noted lots of fluid- 2-4 liters a day..Check thyroid.Follow up with doctor /urgent care.

Answered 1/28/2015

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