What Causes Unusual Bowel Movements Every 4 Hours?

Posted on Sat, 10 Jan 2015

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Question : I am having unusual bowl movements have urge to go about every 4 hrs. Use to be very regular. Now days of gas/water and small fecal matter that is sort of bubbly About every 4 days a regular movement No pain and no blood in stool. Dr. please suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take probiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

1. Having unusual bowel movements every 4 hrs is indicative for possible:
- acute gastroenteritis (from virus)
- gallbladder (sludge, inflammation, stone)
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

2. Stomach issues (gastritis/GERD) should be ruled out especially if you are also having:
- burping/nausea
- heartburn

problems

3. For the moment, I advise to:
- increase water intake
- take probiotics to normalize intestinal flora

You can upload your tests results to get them analyzed by myself for a better judgment.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T