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Is it normal to have bowel movement every 2 or 3 days?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

Yes: Some people have bms several times a day, some once a day, some once every couple days. The key is consistence in frequency and form.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2020

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