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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hi there. I have been having frequent bowel movements (about 5+ a day). No diarrhea. The first bowel movement of the day could last 1 hour. I ve recently had a colonoscopy (I m nearly 50) and not so much as a polyp. Any suggestions? I have been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy. I m on the following medications: 5 mg Cialis (mild prostate swelling), over the counter pro-biotic (Align), and Odefstry - anti HIV medicine. Thanks.
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I will suggest stool examination to rule out any gut infection . As you are HIV positive the cause may be any bacterial or protozoa infection .


With Regards
Dr Varinder Joshi
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I will suggest stool examination to rule out any gut infection . As you are HIV positive the cause may be any bacterial or protozoa infection . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi