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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?
I pass motions about 5 times in a day, from morning to evening. TYpically just before I leave home for work, I go through about 3 times. Another one sometime before lunch. Another one in afternoon.
Is this normal? If not how can I get a hold over it?
Is this normal? If not how can I get a hold over it?
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hello,
There is no generally accepted number of times a person should have bowel movements.
As a broad rule, anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is normal.
Most people have the same number of times a day and at a similar time of day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
There is no generally accepted number of times a person should have bowel movements.
As a broad rule, anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is normal.
Most people have the same number of times a day and at a similar time of day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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