Normal Number of Poos a Day?

[MarkMan]

I've not been diagnosed as having Crohn's or IBD, and don't necessarily think I have either, but just wondering about a general question. Is it normal to need to go after eating a mid-to large-sized meal? What is considered the normal amount of poos for an adult a day? I heard somewhere that Dr. Oz said it was normal to need to go after meals. I usually do. Sometimes I get really gassy & have to go 4-5 times a day, and little comes out but air & a little poo.

And what is the definative (if any) diagnostic test for Crohn's or IBD? Colonoscopy? Seeing visibly inflamed tissue throughout the colon? I have had a two colonoscopies in the last 2-3 years for an unrelated issue, to pinpoint a pesky polyp, and neither CRS ever told me anything about Crohns or IBD so I guess if I had signs of either they would have told me.

 

[Jim (POPS)]

The norm will very from person to person but any GI would tell you that having BM after each meal (3 meals a day) would be normal. And then againg if a person only goes every other day he would say it is normal.

 

[UnXmas]

I think anywhere from a couple of times a day to a couple of times a week is normal.

I think they would have told you if the scopes found signs of IBD. However, a colonoscopy does not look at the small intestine, so if you're Crohn's was there and not in the colon you'd need an upper endoscopy to find it.

 

[cosmic dave]

3 - 10 times a day, not pleasant

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Solid curved non foul smelling poop 2-3 times a day is the norm.

 

[bigtruck]

2-3 times a day and 2-3 times a week both fairly normal.

 

[missy_moo]

Hmmm.. I don't really need to go after a meal. A proper bowel movement or two every day or second day.. Lately its pretty exciting to have a poo that isnt runny etc.. But I can be going up to 20-30 times passing just gas/mucous/blood. =|

 

[alex_chris]

Formed BMs one to two times a day are considered "normal" (as per my current and several past GIs...).

I'd say up to 3 times per day can still be considered normal, but only if the whole thing is "formed".

 

[Danico85]

i nearly throw a party when i do a proper poo.. im on once a day at 5pm every day, just after my dinner. But its a mixture of soft stool and blood

and if i have been drinking it could be 10-15 times the next day and mainly watery acidy fluid.

 

[scottsma]

i nearly throw a party when i do a proper poo.. im on once a day at 5pm every day, just after my dinner. But its a mixture of soft stool and blood

and if i have been drinking it could be 10-15 times the next day and mainly watery acidy fluid.

I've just glanced at the clock,and guess what it's time for you to "GO":smile:oo: