Jacksonville, FL
A 32-year-old female asked:
is it normal to bowel movement only pebbles for a couple days, then have to bowel movement five times in one day?
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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered
Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Not usual, but...: although the pattern you described is not usual, some variation in the amount and frequency of bowel movements is not abnormal. As long as you're not having pain or bleeding, and as long as the stool consistency is fairly normal, I wouldn't worry. Increasing fiber in the diet will help regulate this. A fiber supplement each day, such as Metamucil, can help. Increasing fluid intake is also vital.
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No: No.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have a bowel movement everytime after i eat something? I go to the bathroom 5-8 times a day
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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
Ibs: This is suggestive of an exaggerated gastrocolic reflex and is commonly seen in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs). As always, you should see your doctor to exclude other potential causes.
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Florissant, MO
A 23-year-old female asked:
How big of a problem is it if i only have a bowel movement every 4 to 7 days?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Drewitz answered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
Not normal...: The normal range of bm frequency is from 3 stools bms per day to 1 bm every 3 days. Your frequency falls outside the range of normal. The longer the stool sits in the colon is associated with greater risk of colon cancer. I suggest you eat more fiber, get more active, drink more water or use a gentle laxative to have more frequent bms. You may want to see a gastroenterologist. Good luck!
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How long can person go without bowel movement if eating 3 meals a day before problems?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Edward Jacobs answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 46 years experience
It varies: Some patients have a bowel movement every day and others may have one several days apart. Please see your health care provider if you have a problem with constipation...
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