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I eat a lot of fiber, roughage, whole grains and take plenty water but i have nearly one bowel movement daily. is it this normal? i also exercise.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Each person is: different regarding how many bowel movements they have. If the size of the one bowel movement is sufficient to keep you going, than that is fine.

Answered 6/5/2017

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A member asked:

I eat a lot of fiber, roughage, whole grains and take plenty water but i have nearly one bowel movement daily. is it this normal? i also exercise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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