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Can Stress Cause Frequent Bowel Movements?

I m 27 about 5 10, and weigh 230 pounds, in the past couple of years, my bowels have been acting up especially when I m under a lot of stress. Even after I ve had a bowel movement, the urge to go again will come back soon afterwards, even just 5 minutes afterwards. Sometimes nothing comes out, it s just an urge. I did once see blood on the toilet paper just streaks of it, but, it was only once, so I m not sure what it means. Is there anything serious wrong or am i just overreacting?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of frequent bowel movements which could be due to irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, giardiasis, poor metabolism of body, and food poisoning. Need not to worry. You should take small and frequent meals and avoid large meal intake at a time. I would suggest you to take proper rest and avoid intake of any sharp, spicy and oily food. You should take over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl , take antacid after every meal , take small and frequent meal. If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole along with laxative. You should take oral rehydrating solution in diet. You should avoid lying down immediately after having food.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Stress Cause Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of frequent bowel movements which could be due to irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, giardiasis, poor metabolism of body, and food poisoning. Need not to worry. You should take small and frequent meals and avoid large meal intake at a time. I would suggest you to take proper rest and avoid intake of any sharp, spicy and oily food. You should take over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl , take antacid after every meal , take small and frequent meal. If condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole along with laxative. You should take oral rehydrating solution in diet. You should avoid lying down immediately after having food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari