What a Change in Poop Schedule Reveals About Your Health

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Key Points

There’s wide variation in what’s considered a “normal” amount of pooping. Doctors say most people go anywhere from three times a week to three times a day.

Short-term changes in bowel movement happens. But if a change in volume and consistency happens, then you may want to look at certain foods in your diet or any new medications.

Eating fewer foods with insoluble fibers and artificial sweeteners like sorbitol may help reduce loose, frequent stool. Soluble fiber—found in oat bran, some fruits, and common fiber supplements—soften the stool and allow for easier passage, resulting in firmer and less frequent poops.

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