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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements Through Out The Day?
About twice weekly I have gooey, frequent bowel movements from early morning till mid afternoon. I often have cramping afterwards. I take Pepto Bismo to calm my stomach and thicken my movements. Then the cycle starts all over again. No blood in the stools... I am 8o yrs of age and female.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. It appears you are having malabsorption.
2. Get a stool examination to identify the cause. Also require a colonoscopy to evaluate for malignancy. Blood is always not necessary. Altered bowel habits always require colonoscopy at this age.
3. If colonoscopy comes normal, go for specific carbohydrates diet plan. Its helpful.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. It appears you are having malabsorption.
2. Get a stool examination to identify the cause. Also require a colonoscopy to evaluate for malignancy. Blood is always not necessary. Altered bowel habits always require colonoscopy at this age.
3. If colonoscopy comes normal, go for specific carbohydrates diet plan. Its helpful.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again
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