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What Causes Bowel Movements Only Once In A Week?

I am almost 17 and since i can remember i have usually pooped only once a week. I have not told my doctor, but i have never had any problems. I normally do not eat breakfast and i eat little to no lunches. I only exercise a couple days a week because of school work. I do drink large fruit smoothies which tend to make me go often but on 3 times a week and without them i go only about once every 7 days. Should i be worried? Thanks.
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This has different possible etiology as
- lack of fiber content in food - lack of physical exercises -
digestive enzyme level disturbances - stress - gut flora mechanics
- food pattern related - other intestine issues .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .
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What Causes Bowel Movements Only Once In A Week?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This has different possible etiology as - lack of fiber content in food - lack of physical exercises - digestive enzyme level disturbances - stress - gut flora mechanics - food pattern related - other intestine issues . Wishing you fine health ahead . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .