Bowel Movements. 10pts?
I heard that you should have a bowel movement TWICE a day, and that this is normal.
Having a bowel movement once a day is fine, too.
Having a bowel movement every other day is not very good,
and having a bowel movement every few days is very irregular (bad).
I tend to have bowel movements every few days, and I didn’t know that it’s not normal. I eat plenty of salads (atleast one a day). I don’t eat a lot of cheese, or things that would cause constipation.
I thought maybe I should take some powder fiber for my drinks, but I heard that it’s bad, and that I should cleanse my colon. I have tried "colon cleanse" pills, but I think it was just a gimmic because they did absolutely nothing!
What suggestions would you give?
How regular are your bowel movements.
Should I get this checked out, or just change my diet, and add on some fiber options.
The only medication that I’m on is Lybrel Birth Control.
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Denisedds (88)
You should try adding more fiber whether it be with supplements or in medicinal form. As long as there isn’t any pain or discomfort I’d say you’re okay. If it really bothers you tho maybe you should talk to your dr. I personally don’t worry about it unless it gives me pain or something.
I would say go to the doctor.
And ask them
Good Luck though =]
i had the same problem, i went like every 3 days. I went to the doctor because i was having anxiety problems. so he put me on zoloft. ever since then i go once a day or even twice a day. it was because i was anxious that i made myself constipated. so if you have anixiety that could be your problem
as long as you stay regular, whether it be daily, or every couple of days, i wouldnt worry too much about it. i think it would be time to see a doctor if your regularity changes, however, i think if you arent experiencing any pain or constipation, and you are able to ‘go’ smoothly.. every few days is fine.
you might have a megacolon, which is just when your colon has an extra loop in it (its longer than the average colon) and this slows down bowel movements. see your doctor if it really makes you uncomfortable, it can’t hurt. good luck
im glad you asked this question cause i need an answer to. im lucky if i have a bowel movement once a week. sometimes i go up to nearly two weeks b4 i have one..
i take alot of laxatives to and that does nothing..
I only go every few days too, I think it’s fine. From what I understand different people just need to go different amounts. I’ve never gone to the doctor either though, so maybe I’m not normal and just haven’t been told yet
I’ve read that normal bowel movements can be anywhere from 3 times a day to 3 times a week anything less than that can indicate constipation. Adding more fiber by eating oatmeal or bran cereals and drinking plenty of water should help keep you regular.