In the 'Symptoms - Bowel Movements' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about frequent bowel movements:
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Do you have a tendency toward frequent bowel movements / stools?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"No / not applicable / don't know" |
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"Somewhat, have 2-3 stools per day" |
Frequent stools |
A symptom |
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"Yes, have 4-5 stools per day" |
Frequent stools |
A symptom |
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"Yes, have 6-7 stools per day" |
Very frequent stools |
A symptom |
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"Yes, 8 or more stools per day" |
Very frequent stools |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Lactase
An enzyme that aids the body in converting lactose to glucose and galactose. It is also necessary for digestion of milk and milk products.
Malabsorption
Improper utilization of needed and available nutrients, either from impaired digestive function (such as B12 being unabsorbed because of gastritis), impaired absorption (poor Vitamin E absorption because of an inflamed ileum) or impaired transport (the diminished blood proteins of the advanced alcoholic). There are other causes as well.
Ulcerative Colitis (Colitis Ulcerosa)
Ulceration of the colon and rectum, usually long-term and characterized by rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, frequent urgent diarrhea/bowel movements each day, abdominal pain.
Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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