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How often should a person have bowel movement. i've heard that everyday is healthy frequency?
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Variable: This varies among healthy people. Once a week or several times a day can be normal, causing no symptoms and would be a lifelong pattern for some people. The important concern would be a change from their usual pattern or if there are symptoms like bloating, cramping or diarrhea during their usual pattern. At this point they should seek help from a physician to assist them in changing the pattern
Answered 3/22/2020
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