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What Causes Frequent And Dark Bowel Movements?

Hi my stomach has been bothering me for the past few days. I ve been having bowel movements during the day about every our. The stool is dark sometimes light but very gritty.....it usually sinks to the bottom of the toilet so I m guessing it s not gas. What could it be?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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You may be suffering from gasteroenteritis or an upset in your large bowel. Take an antiacid medication like Pantoprazole for 2 weeks and also take Probiotic supplements to augment the normal flora in your large bowel. If after 2 weeks and you still have persistent symptoms or worsening, please get yourself checked by a doctor. Good day and take care.
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What Causes Frequent And Dark Bowel Movements?

You may be suffering from gasteroenteritis or an upset in your large bowel. Take an antiacid medication like Pantoprazole for 2 weeks and also take Probiotic supplements to augment the normal flora in your large bowel. If after 2 weeks and you still have persistent symptoms or worsening, please get yourself checked by a doctor. Good day and take care.