- male
- 30 Years
- 01/04/2021
Is it normal to poop 5 times a day?
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There is no normal bowel movement. It can range from three times a day to three times a week. However, your normal pattern may be different from these numbers. If you have always been having five bowel movements daily then it is normal pattern for you. But, if this is a new change along with change is stool consistency then you might be having any intestinal infection or disease for which you need to consult a doctor.
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
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