Is it normal to have a bowel movement 3 - 5 times a day?

Question

I read that it is considered average to have a bowel movement 3 times per week. So does this mean that having one 3-5 times a day should be mentioned to a health care professional?

Answer 1

It is slightly abnormal most people have a bowl movement between once or twice a day - every 3 days on average ,.
depending on diet and metabolism . It could be a number of things my frist guess is IBS or irritable bowl syndrome ,. it is associated with stress . Alos if you ar using stimulant diet pills even OTC diet pills you can have a bowl movement a number of times a day .
as stimulants even caffine and other OTD stimulants , cause the muscles to spasm causuing you to feel you need to go .
Talk t o you MD if it continues

Answer 2

If it's a change in bowel habits and a different type of poo. Then you need to see a doctor if you've always been to the loo like you are now then it's normal.

Answer 3

where did you read that the fat lazy americans fast food magazine?
you are normal if your eating healthy 1-3 per day!
yikes!.

Answer 4

if that happens for 1 or two days them i wouldnt think much of it but if it lasts longer then see the doctor

Answer 5

Hi there !
It is NOT normal...
Maybe a routine testing will reveal whats wrong!
Best wishes .

Answer 6

hey, its like computers? junk in,junk out!! a lot going in means a lot coming out?

Answer 7

Every day?! Hell no - get to a doctor! ASAP!

Answer 8

your fine you must eat allot of fiber

Answer 9

we call that the runs.

Answer 10

wow lmao, that is not normal