Excessive bowel movements

  Dear Drs.,
  This problem is similar to the problem that "Jason" wrote about
  only that I am female.  Last year, I gave up drinking milk
  because an allergy test showed that I was allergic.  I switched
  to Calcium supplements right away.  I have been experiencing
  "excessive bowel movements" for about 6 months.  Sometimes I go
  about 7-8 times a day.  It is formed, not diarrhea.  I have lost
  about 15 pounds since last year.  I go to the doctor at least 2
  times a year.  (Most recently for border-line pneumonia).
  I am 36 years old and have never been pregnant. Right now, I am
  taking an anti-biotic for a bladder infection.  Please respond
  with any information.  Thank you.   K.B.
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Dear K. Becce,
There are many possible causes for your symtoms (symptoms) of diarrhea and weight loss.  The investigation for lifestyle causes e.g. change in diet etc is applicable to you as it was for Jason.  If you have risk factors for AIDS you should be tested for the HIV infection.
Assuming that there are no obvious life style factors for your symptoms, you should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist.  Intestinal mucosal diseases that can cause malabsorption e.g. celiac disease, Crohn