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I have 5-6 bowel movements weekly (nearly once daily) is it regular? i take plenty fiber, water and excercise regularly. also i am 36 years old.
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Normal : Normal bowel movement ranges from 2-4 per day to once every 2-3 days as long as not excessively hard or painful to pass, without blood. What you describe is perfectly normal.
Answered 9/18/2013
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