Why do I keep pooping but not diarrhea?

What causes frequent bowel movements? Some cases of frequent bowel movements last for a short time only and are not a cause for concern. These can be caused by digestive upset from eating spoiled, fatty or spicy food, a food that is not tolerated, or an intestinal “bug” that clears in a day or two.

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Overview What are frequent bowel movements? Frequent bowel movements is a condition in which a person defecates (eliminates waste from the bowel) more often than usual. There is no “normal” number of bowel movements. Many healthcare providers agree that healthy bowel movement frequency can range from three times a day to three times a week. However, your 'normal' pattern may be different from these numbers. To say that a person’s bowel movements have become more frequent is based on an increase in that person’s usual pattern, not on a standard definition that applies to everyone. The two main bowel movement conditions are constipation (fewer than three bowel movements per week) and diarrhea (more than three movements of loose stools per day). Who is affected by frequent bowel movements? Frequent bowel movements occur in both males and females of any age. Symptoms and Causes What causes frequent bowel movements? Some cases of frequent bowel movements last for a short time only and are not a cause for concern. These can be caused by digestive upset from eating spoiled, fatty or spicy food, a food that is not tolerated, or an intestinal “bug” that clears in a day or two. Other possible causes of frequent bowel movements include an increase in physical exercise, certain medications like antibiotics or metformin, or a change in the diet (more fiber, water, fats or sugars). Bowel movements may return to the usual after the person adapts to these changes or makes modifications to his or her diet. When the person has other symptoms to go along with the greater number of bowel movements, there may be other causes, including the following: Bacterial infection

C. difficile infection (which can be serious if untreated)

Viral infection

Parasitic infection, such as from worms or protozoa

Diverticulitis (the small pockets along the wall of the colon fill with stagnant fecal material and become inflamed) Inflammatory bowel disease (a group of disorders, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, that cause irritation and swelling of the digestive tract)

Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)

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Celiac disease (an autoimmune disease that causes sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye or barley)

Cancer of the colon or elsewhere in the digestive tract

Food allergies

Gallbladder problems

Lactose intolerance (the inability to digest lactose, the sugar primarily found in milk and dairy products) Irritable bowel syndrome (a disorder of the colon or lower bowel with symptoms that include abdominal pains or cramps)

Side effects of medications (including antacids, laxatives, stool softeners)

Foods and beverages, including certain herbs and herbal teas, alcohol and caffeine

Use of antibiotics, which can upset normal bacteria in the gut

Bowel obstruction

Complications of intestinal or abdominal surgery

Complications of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy

Diagnosis and Tests How are frequent bowel movements diagnosed? In cases in which a cause for frequent bowel movements is not known, the doctor will ask you the following: The time of your last bowel movement

How often you urinate

The consistency of stool (watery or shaped)

If there is blood around or in the stool

If you have bleeding from the rectum

If you are dizzy or have cramps, pain, fever or nausea

What foods and drinks you consume

If you have had any recent changes in your weight

The medications you take

If and when you have traveled recently The doctor will conduct a physical examination and may order blood and stool tests, urinalysis and X-rays. Management and Treatment How are frequent bowel movements treated? Mild cases of diarrhea can be treated with an over-the-counter medicine, such as Pepto-Bismol®, Imodium A-D® and Kaopectate®. These are available as liquids or tablets. Follow the instructions on the package. Note: do not take antidiarrheal medicines if a bacterial infection or parasites are the suspected cause (symptoms include fever or bloody stools). It is important to allow bacteria or parasites to pass through the digestive system.

my.clevelandclinic.org - Frequent Bowel Movements: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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