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91 Yrs With Bowel Movement After Every Meal. Healthy Lifestyle. On Bactrim, Calcium Supplements. No Diarrhea. Concerning?
My 91 year old mother is complaining of having a bowel movement after every meal. she is relatively healthy and only takes Bactrim ( to keep an infection at bay) 81 mg ASA, and calcium with vit D, multivit
she has a healthy and varied diet with whole grains, protein, vegetables and fruit and milk every day. no diarrhea and normal color and consistency should she be concerned?
she has a healthy and varied diet with whole grains, protein, vegetables and fruit and milk every day. no diarrhea and normal color and consistency should she be concerned?
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Thanks for the query
Feeling of wanting to pass motion after the meal is normal and it is known as gastro colic reflex, younger individuals are able to control it however in the elderly they might find it difficult. No treatment is required for it, let her pass motion after the meal.
I hope I was of help
Regards
Thanks for the query
Feeling of wanting to pass motion after the meal is normal and it is known as gastro colic reflex, younger individuals are able to control it however in the elderly they might find it difficult. No treatment is required for it, let her pass motion after the meal.
I hope I was of help
Regards
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