Question about Gastroenterologists

[iheartmakeup]

I was just in to see my doctor today and I told her that I often go to the bathroom every 2 to 4 hours, though it usually doesn't wake me up at night and I get 6 to 8 hours of sleep.

I'm thinking that my bladder may just be used to holding less urine and is not actually overactive. In school, I used to go between classes just so I wouldn't have to go in class.

I'm interested in kegel exercises and bladder training to see if I can get myself to go longer without having to use the bathroom. I may have to see a Gastro. and I'm wondering if they would know anything about this? My doctor said my going 2-4 hours was normal, but it's inconvenient to go that much sometimes. At this point I'm not sure if I have to see her or the Gastro so I'm just wondering who to talk to about this.

[bodyoflaws]

Actually you want your body to continue eliminate waste. The last thing you want is a state of toxemia. And no i don't think he means bowel movements. He said himself that it was his bladder and to urinate.

[cnoevl21]

when you say you go to the bathroom, do you mean to have a bowel movement or to urinate?
I assume you mean BM or why would you be talking about seeing a Gastro? In that case, yes, that is a bit much, but if they are normal BM, no pain or diarreah; and if you arent feeling tired or lack energy, then yes, it is normal. Just means you have a fast metabolism. I assume you are probably pretty thin? Going that often may be annoying, but I guarantee that most of the ppl in this forum would trade places with you. Going 2-4 hours is better than 2-4 days.