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Acidity Problem, Bowel Movement After Having Lunch Or Dinner. Am I Okay?

Dear Sir ,
I am 54 years old ,height 5.07inch & wight 66kg BP is morel less normal no diabetics. Regular taking alcohol, but few months ago i am observing that i passing sound full wind , but its a new matter that after taking lunch or dinner i have to visit toilet. I have little gas problem. Daily i passed 2 or 3 times stool . Am i ok ? or to visit a medicine doctor ?
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello,

Bowel movement of 3 times a day is normal.
But the consistency of the stool is important. If it is watery then you need to see your doctor.

Flatulence(Gas) is due to increased bowel movement.
Get a baseline Ultrasound of the abdomen to find any other cause it if annoys you a lot.
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Acidity Problem, Bowel Movement After Having Lunch Or Dinner. Am I Okay?

Hello, Bowel movement of 3 times a day is normal. But the consistency of the stool is important. If it is watery then you need to see your doctor. Flatulence(Gas) is due to increased bowel movement. Get a baseline Ultrasound of the abdomen to find any other cause it if annoys you a lot.