What Do Frequent Bowel Movements In A Person Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

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Question : hi my friend needs to go to the toilet very frequently thouhout the day is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on many factors- may be normal or not.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

The answer of your question depends on many other factors.
If he has had this habit all his life, then it is nothing to worry about, but it is just his pattern of bowel movement.
If he has this bowel movement more then 3 times/day just recently, then it may be a viral infection and will go away in few days.
If he has this bowel movement more then 3 times/day, watery for more then 3 weeks then this is normal and he should see a doctor.
also, even if he has blood or mucus in the stool, both are indications to suggest that he needs to see a doctor.

If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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