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Is it unhealthy to have a bowel movement once a week if you been sick or ill? or is my body system trying to get back on track .
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Once weekly is : rare and deserves ongoing GI evaluation. I suggest that until seen, force fluids and add fruit and fiber to your diet.
Answered 11/16/2018
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