my 5 year old can have up to 5-7 bowel movements a day. she doesn't complain of any pain.?
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Hi Margaret\n\nHere are some ideas to heal the condition.\n\nCauses\nIBS can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.\n\n\nQuick Action Plan for IBS\n\n1. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens. \n\n2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish. \n\n3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. \nCleansing and Detoxification therapy such as short fasts, elimination diets, and colonics. \n\n4. Enteric-coated peppermint oil and aloe vera juice. \n\n5. Soothing baths two to five nights a week, as well as alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the abdomen. \n\n6. Use Probiotics and soil-based organisms. \n\n7. Therapeutic juices include wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice. \n\nBest of health to your family
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now that is a good question. I would have to say no one enjoys diarrhea, so no the fifth one does not enjoy it.
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As considered healthy by most doctors, having a bowel movement every day is "normal & healthy."  Though that may not be normal for you, every other day isn't a bad thing either. If you go longer than 2-3 days then you may have some constipation issues, or something else could be wrong. The bowel movement should pass easily, so if you have ( sorry to be graphic here) hard bowel movements that require pushing, you need to drink more fluids especially water. If you want a natural way to help increase bowel movements, start drinking a glass or two of prune juice every day. It may not taste great but it works. You need to keep an eye on your diet, because it can also have adverse affects on your regularity. If you don't eat enough leafy greens or vegetables period, and eat lots of junk food or mostly meats, that could be your problem.  Above all if you think you have a problem, speak to your doctor and see what he/she suggests. Good luck!
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It varies. Normal is around 12-16 though. You can have it earlier (as early as 8) or as late as 18+\n\nNo sweetie, 9 isn't too soon. It's early, but still normal. It's odd, but theres not much of a feeling. Kinda constipation (when you have to poop). You'll be fine. Take an ibuprofin and call in sick to school sweetie. It's nothing to worry about ~!hug~ \n\n\nI hope you have a big sister or mother or someone to help. Have them take you out to lunch okay? you relax. hot chocolate helps. :)
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My 11 year old was like this earlier this year. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her...It got really bad and she wouldn't eat for days because of the pain. The doctor put her on medicine but that made it worse... so this is what we did... We changed her diet, reduced her stress, had her talk to a counselor, and then went back for another thorough exam. For children there could be many things wrong... from cysts, infection, blockages, even allergies. I hope they find something to help your daughter! for our daughter we cut back on milk (she only gets a small amount now and we suplement her calcium), reduced sugar, went whole wheat, more vegies, and juice, and no soda pop, reduced junk food, and easy to cook meals (yes more work for mom and dad but worth it!) and also sent lunches with her to school to have more control over what she ate there too. Then I give her back massages, which seem to help relax her stomach muscles and then she drinks green tea with mom ( we made a ritual of herbal and tea time with her and I)... again.. hope your daughter feels better!
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No, it is not normal at all! Get the to a doctor ASAP! Tho I have to ask, what is a short time? Are you talking days? Weeks? Months? You really need to see a doctor. It sounds to me like you have a blockage somewhere. If constipation is a problem as well, drink lots of fluids. Water is best. You may have(let's hope not) a tumor in the abdoman. Hope all goes well for you.
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Sounds like an intussuception or a volvulus. Do a webMD search for more info. Doesn't have to be a family history. Just an unfortuante little girl.
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Hi there !\nI presume she had undergone "inguinal hernia " repair ! ??\nOkay..I had undergone the same in December 2004 ! Following are to be taken care of :\n1. NO weight lifting !\n2. Light diet !\n3. Ask her not to strain in toilet !\n4. While taking bath, ask her to sit !\n5. Constipation, should be avoided at any \n    cost... by taking food at the right time and \n    by the intake of fruits for some time to \n    come !\nIt is said that about 5-10% of the hernia cases come back with a recurrence after 3 years ! If we as pateints take more care, we can avoid it !\nThe doctors can advise..but we have to practise !\nWish her a speedy recovery !\nbest wishes !
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There are many alarms available, ask at your local pharmacy.\nEnuresis might be annoying but it does not mean that there is something wrong with the child. We all learn how our body works at different periods of our lives. Some people are just a little bit slow in discovering the signal from the nerves which control the bladder, " we all know when we are feeling hungry, because our stomach lets us know", in the same way she needs to discover the signal which will alert her of the need to go to the toilet.
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I would go every 6 weeks or so.  I have never had an exact number of days.  Sometimes, I would go 40 days, then 19, and then 30, and that sequence repeated twice.  Anyways, I've never heard of anyone going every 5 months or so, unless they were stressed, underweight, or athletic.  If you're none of the above, I'd go to the OBGYN just to get checked out because it's possible there might be something wrong.
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If you want to treat her with no side effects please give her CALCAREA PHOS 30 its a tissue salt and will make her feel 100% better and with absolutely no harmful effects what so ever !\nGod Bless you and Your little Girl ! Amen
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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You should be evaluated by a doctor to make sure that there is no obstruction, especially if this is a new symptom. You may need to undergo a few tests to see what is going on. Do not wait, especially if you are experiencing any pain. I know cancer patients who have had their intestines obstructed and it is painful. Have it checked out.\n\nThe fact that bowel movements are every two days though is not reason to worry. For some people it is normal to wait that long, sometimes three days. What should concern you is if this is a new symptom . . that has just recently occured. It's probably not cancer, but constipation but it is still best to have it check out just to ease your mind.
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My daughter-in-law has ulcerative colitis and she's had two healthy baby boys - one is now 4 yrs old and the other is two.\n\nAlso, she started taking all-natural Optiflora which actually treats the cause and not just the symptoms of the colitis.  She had very successful results.\n\nHope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.
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only about 5 or 6 times a day
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Perhaps the reason is that she has not performed her pelvic floor exercises post natal. These are improtant to do to tighten all the muscles that lossen up when a lady has a baby..they also remain loose due to hormones during and after child birth. If she is still breast feeding this can elongate the period to which this occurs..please give her time and talk it through with her. :)
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Anal fissures are not serious and are common in children.  A fissure is a cut or tear in the anus, not in the colon.  Hence the name ANAL fissure.  Because of the density of nerve endings in the anus, they can be quite painful.  They are usually the result of hard stool passing or repeated diarrhea.  They can also be caused by the incorrect use of a rectal thermometer.  If a child develops hard stools this is nearly always a dietary issue - the wrong foods, a lack of the right foods and insufficient water.   Your son is very unlikely to require surgery.  Improve his diet, make sure he takes the stool softener that was most likely recommended (OTC docusate sodium) and the fissure will heal on it's own without further intervention.  \n\nNo antibiotics are needed.  They're not caused by stress.  It's not an ulcer or a hole.  They don't cause bowel incontinence.  It's just a fissure!\n\nThe next time you are given a diagnosis, please make sure you understand what it means.  Ask questions and get answers from his pediatrician.