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I am pooing 4-6 times a day, it is solid every time, is it normal i;m male 47 yrs old.?

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Dr. Maureen Mays answered

Maybe: Have you done this most of your life? If so, then it's normal. If this is a change for you and it doesn't go away in a week or two, then talk to your doctor.

Answered 12/15/2012

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A member asked:

I am pooing 4-6 times a day, it is solid every time, is it normal i;m male 47 yrs old.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maureen Mays answered

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