Ever since I was a little kid I would only go poop once a week sometimes even longer. This bothered me so I finally went to a doctor and he said not to worry about it. I've read it's healthy to have a bowl movement 3 times a day!
2006-06-27 06:51:22 · 11 answers · asked by kimchee_boi 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A bowl should never move. Your bowEl should though... ever other day at least... maybe you are anal retentive.
2006-06-27 06:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to bowel movements, what is normal varies from person to person. Some healthy people have one bowel movement a day, some have more than one, and others have just three or four a week. It all depends on your individual digestive system, what you eat, and your own lifestyle.
But if you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, or if having a bowel movement involves excessive straining and/or pain, you may be suffering from constipation and should seek advice from your healthcare professional.
2006-06-27 07:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by java 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you? lets say you are 28 years old and have been moving your bowels once a week for the past twenty years and your are still among the living and not in a home do you think it is okay considering what i just said/HOW COULD YOU SURVIVE TWENTY YEARS HAVING ONE MOVEMENT A WEEK? you need not persue this question further on the webb rather call a gastro enterologist and ask him. if it aint broke dont fix it
2006-06-27 07:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have a bowel movement more often that once a week. maybe u need to drink more water and eat more fiber. and try moderate exercise (more walking less sitting). by going to the bathroom more frequently you will feel healthier and lighter and be in better mood. what you are passing in the bathroom is a byproduct of your food and toxins. you dont want that in your body.
2006-06-27 06:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by montana_leather_thong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever told you it was OK is a definite quack.
Once a day is okay, so start eating more fiber and fruits.
raisins, apples, milk, bran, wheat, oh yeah, water,too.
There are also stool softeners on the market, but don't OD on them, or you'll be sorry!
2006-06-27 06:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Fitchurg Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would a simple movement of a bowl worry you.
moving your bowl around once a week shouldn't be cause for concern. of course, it depends what's in it. if it's a fish-bowl, please take extra care, as it can disturb them to be moved around too much.
2006-06-27 06:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is not normal. You should be going at least a few times a week.
2006-06-27 06:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by bddrex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once a day is about normal, you should seek help from another doctor. you could have problems in the colon
2006-07-04 05:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by jenna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be the size of a baseball bat. Damn that must hurt.
2006-06-27 06:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Scott R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i would totaly be worried and see a different doctor
2006-06-27 07:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by xbinary_dreamsx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋