Frequent solid bowel movements: Causes and prevention
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/frequent-bowel-movements-not-diarrhea
OverviewHow often is frequent?CausesTreatmentsWhen to see a doctorPreventionSummaryResearch shows that a wide variety of factors can cause frequent bowel movements:•Infections of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: Infections, which may be due to viruses, bacteria, or parasites, can frequently cause short-term bowel problems. One study found that many children with frequent nondiarrheal bowel movements have a non-polio enterovirus (NPEV).•Food allergies: These cause the immune system to overreact to certain foods, mistakenly treati…•Caffeine: Due to the laxative effect of caffeine, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders say that more than two or three cups of coffee or tea a day can cause diarrhea.See more on medicalnewstoday.comAuthor: Danielle DresdenPublished: Oct 29, 2020Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins Research shows that a wide variety of factors can cause frequent bowel movements:•Infections of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: Infections, which may be due to viruses, bacteria, or parasites, can frequently cause short-term bowel problems. One study found that many children with frequent nondiarrheal bowel movements have a non-polio enterovirus (NPEV). •Food allergies: These cause the immune system to overreact to certain foods, mistakenly treati…•Caffeine: Due to the laxative effect of caffeine, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders say that more than two or three cups of coffee or tea a day can cause diarrhea. Published: Oct 29, 2020
Research shows that a wide variety of factors can cause frequent bowel movements:•Infections of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: Infections, which may be due to viruses, bacteria, or parasites, can frequently cause short-term bowel problems. One study found that many children with frequent nondiarrheal bowel movements have a non-polio enterovirus (NPEV).
•Food allergies: These cause the immune system to overreact to certain foods, mistakenly treati…•Caffeine: Due to the laxative effect of caffeine, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders say that more than two or three cups of coffee or tea a day can cause diarrhea.
Published: Oct 29, 2020
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