Frequency Of Stool Is 3 Times A Day. Is It Normal?

Posted on Mon, 28 Jan 2013

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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 Answered on

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Question : doctor is it normal to get stools 3 times a day

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (25 minutes later)

Hi,

The frequency of stool can be 3 times a day, it is normal. It is quite difficult to ascertain the nature of disease (if any) with the frequency of stool. If you suspect a disease I would like to know about the consistency of the stool and if you have pain during stool. Do you have blood with the stool?

I will be waiting.

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