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What Does Frequent Number Of Bowel Movements Daily Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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I have 4 or 5 bowel movements daily, I maintain normal weight with no great variances. I eat smaller meals and snack during the day. I drink a good amount of water daily. I am active and exercise 6 days a week.
Is the number B.M. reasonable or do I need to have it checked?
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Normal bowel movements

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using HCM.

I went through your query and understood your concerns.

4 to 5 bowel movements per day is normal, do seen in many. After each meal few people get bowel movement which is due to natural reflex, gastrocolic reflex. when food enters stomach, it stimulates colon movements resulting in bowel movement.

Any recent change in frequency of bowel movement or consistency of motion needs to be concerned and get tested.

Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Wish you a good health.

Regards
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What Does Frequent Number Of Bowel Movements Daily Indicate?

Brief Answer: Normal bowel movements Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. I went through your query and understood your concerns. 4 to 5 bowel movements per day is normal, do seen in many. After each meal few people get bowel movement which is due to natural reflex, gastrocolic reflex. when food enters stomach, it stimulates colon movements resulting in bowel movement. Any recent change in frequency of bowel movement or consistency of motion needs to be concerned and get tested. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. Wish you a good health. Regards