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I am experiencing frequent stools and passing gas. i've moved my bowels 5 times today and this is a common thing. is there a way to stop going a lot?
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Yes after diagnosis: This is a sign of an imbalance in your body and the cause needs to be determined to stop it. Possible causes include intestinal parasites, bacterial infections, food sensitivities (esp. gluten and dairy), poor digestion, hyperthyroidism, IBS, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. See a good Dr. (ideally one who practices integrative or functional medicine) for further diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 1/21/2018
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Yes: Firstly your physician needs to determine while you are having frequent BM. Do you have weight loss or loose stools or fatty stools? Have you had any work up like stool analysis for fat or split protein or any radiologic studies?
Answered 8/6/2017
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