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Undiagnosed Symptoms (Expert Forum)
frequent bowel movements
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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frequent bowel movements
by detabb, Sep 14, 2009 12:15PM
I dont know why but the last 2 months or more I have alot of bowel movements.Every time I eat I have to go.I dont eat very much anymore and have lost weight unintentionally. sometimes after I eat I still feel hunger pains in my stomach.I am a 33 yr old female i have had 4 childern by c-section I had endometrosis 7 yrs ago I smoke but otherwise healthy I go sometimes 6 or 7 times a day can you point me in the right direction.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 15, 2009 09:42AM
, Sep 15, 2009 09:42AM
There are a variety of conditions that can increase the frequency of bowel movements. This can include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel syndrome, celiac disease, or an infection.
Testing the stool for infection can be considered. More tests can include blood antibody testing for celiac disease, as well as a colonoscopy to exclude inflammatory bowel disease.
If the tests remain negative, treating irritable bowel syndrome can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
Testing the stool for infection can be considered. More tests can include blood antibody testing for celiac disease, as well as a colonoscopy to exclude inflammatory bowel disease.
If the tests remain negative, treating irritable bowel syndrome can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
Member Comments (2)
by detabb, Sep 15, 2009 09:50AM
thank you
