Bowel movements: How often is healthy?

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Registered: 01-24-2004
Bowel movements: How often is healthy?
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Wed, 06-29-2005 - 2:35am

hey guys!

quick question here:

How often is it neccessary to have a bowel movement? I have read differnt articles that argue the importance of having one every day, saying it maycan vary from person to person. (ie some people may have one 2-3/day, versus some people having one every 3 days.)

Though, i have had, anything less than every 3 days, is not good at all and can cause further constipation problems. That one is obvious.

What do u guys think/know of? This is something ive always racked my brain with. lol

cheers :)

Leesa

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Wed, 06-29-2005 - 9:13am

Hello and Welcome to iVillage,


Well I am expert or doctor

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Thu, 06-30-2005 - 11:05pm

Hey Leesa,


I have to agree with what Wren has said.