In addition, the patient must rarely have loose stools present without use of a laxative and must not meet Rome IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (medscape.com)
Movements3
Fiber's coarse particles also mechanically activate nerve reflexes in the colon wall, triggering bowel movements. (upgradedhealth.net)
A little daily bran could restore normal bowel movements in, conservatively, 60 percent of those who suffer from common constipation, says British authority Nicolas W. Read, M.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University Sheffield. (upgradedhealth.net)
Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease, generally defined as when bowel movements occur three or fewer times a week and are difficult to pass. (medscape.com)
Times a week1
It's normal to have a bowel movement anywhere from three times a week to three times a day, say experts. (upgradedhealth.net)