What could cause frequent bowel movements?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 22 years old. I have bowel movements four times a day, and sometimes it increases to five or six times. I am concerned about this issue. Please provide a solution.

Thank you in advance.

Answered by Dr. Niveditha. S.

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Niveditha S. is an Ayurveda specialist focusing on the management of lifestyle disorders, women’s health, and chronic ailments. She combines classical Ayurvedic therapies with personalized herbal treatments to promote holistic healing. She is dedicated to delivering individualized care that supports overall well-being and long-term health.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There are few things that you need to note. Frequent bowel clearance can also occur because of an allergy to some dietary substances such as milk products. I advise you to eat healthy food, including fruits and vegetables in the diet. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Have a good sleep of seven to eight hours.

There is an excellent medicine in Ayurveda for this issue Hingwashtak Churna (Shunthi, Marich, Pippali). Take one teaspoon and mix it with four teaspoon of lukewarm water and consume it during meals or after meals, twice a day.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 30, 2016
Reviewed At September 10, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Niveditha S. is an Ayurveda specialist focusing on the management of lifestyle disorders, women’s health, and chronic ailments. She combines classical Ayurvedic therapies with personalized herbal treatments to promote holistic healing. She is dedicated to delivering individualized care that supports overall well-being and long-term health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Niveditha S. is an Ayurveda specialist focusing on the management of lifestyle disorders, women’s health, and chronic ailments. She combines classical Ayurvedic therapies with personalized herbal treatments to promote holistic healing. She is dedicated to delivering individualized care that supports overall well-being and long-term health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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