Gas, bloating, joint pain, fatigue, and mouth sores all signal celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body reacts negatively to the protein gluten—found in ingredients like wheat, barley, and rye. If your symptoms match up, your doc could order blood tests to screen for celiac. Related: The Truth about Gluten. Ace your exams? You might have irritable bowel syndrome IBS , which causes abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation.
First, cut out potential diet culprits. Keep a food journal and log what you eat every day, plus any symptoms you experience, Dr. Karlitz advises. If insoluble fiber is to blame, eat more soluble fiber—found in oats, beans, and apples—or pop a supplement like Metamucil or Benefiber.
Soluble fiber absorbs water and takes on a gel-like consistency as it travels through your system, says Lee Baumann, M. That means firmer, less frequent poops. A review concluded that taking probiotics can reduce your risk of the runs by 42 percent. Find a probiotic with the strain Lactobacillus, like Culturelle. For run-of-the-mill stomach viruses, stick to an all-liquid diet until your squirts improve.
Antibiotics or certain medications could alter your bowel regularity for the duration of time you are taking them. Typically, the loose stools associated with antibiotic use resolve within a few days after finishing the treatment. Visit your doctor immediately if your pooping schedule does not return to normal or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms including:. Food allergies or intolerances such as Celiac disease can make you poop more. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to negatively respond to gluten.
Gluten is found predominantly in wheat, rye, and barley products. If you have a gluten intolerance due to Celiac disease, you will have an autoimmune response when you ingest gluten-containing foods. This can cause damage to the small intestinal lining over time, leading to malabsorption of nutrients.
Other than excessive pooping, Celiac disease can cause or occur alongside other uncomfortable symptoms including:. This inflammation can cause a number of symptoms including:. Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects the frequency of your bowel movements.
There are a number of risk factors for developing IBS, including how well you move your food through your gastrointestinal tract. IBS also causes other symptoms like:.
Treatment for increased bowel movements depends on the cause. In some cases, pooping a lot is healthy. If these symptoms persist, you may have a more serious problem, like an infection, and should visit your doctor immediately.
Maintaining a healthy diet high in fiber and water and low in processed foods and sugars can maintain bowel regularity. If you notice that you poop after drinking coffee or other sources of caffeine, you should limit the number of cups you drink each day. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, be mindful of your diet. Keep a food journal to help track your diet and your reactions to new foods. Is there an average number of times a day you should poop, and what are some of the factors that affect frequency?
Explosive or severe diarrhea usually resolves on its own with self-care. Learn about what to do and when you should see a doctor. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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