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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hi. I m a 52 year old woman, overweight, having frequent bowel movements. They are solid, not diarrhea. I m not having cramping. Is it normal to have BM s 3, sometimes 4 times a day? Usually first thing in the morning, then a couple of small follow ups after that, then again at bedtime. Hoping that it s normal.
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Thank you for contacting HCM.

For how long have you been suffering with this ?
-- if recent any change in food or life style etc. are you drinking sufficient water?

Do you have any abdominal pain ?
-- if yes we have to think about IBS vs IBD ectc.

Do you think you will have a good Bowel movement (quantity) in the morning or bed time ?
-- if no, you might be suffering with Constipation and have kind of overflow diarrhea. so we have to fix the constipation.

Have you seen any blood in the stools ?
-- there are lot of other reasons for this.

We are keen to help you. please get in touch with us
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?

Thank you for contacting HCM. For how long have you been suffering with this ? -- if recent any change in food or life style etc. are you drinking sufficient water? Do you have any abdominal pain ? -- if yes we have to think about IBS vs IBD ectc. Do you think you will have a good Bowel movement (quantity) in the morning or bed time ? -- if no, you might be suffering with Constipation and have kind of overflow diarrhea. so we have to fix the constipation. Have you seen any blood in the stools ? -- there are lot of other reasons for this. We are keen to help you. please get in touch with us