Frequent bowel movements in the elderly are associated with irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, and can be treated with appropriate medications according to the cause. 1. Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome will cause an increase in the number of bowel movements, there may be diarrhea, you can take antidiarrheal agents, such as montelukast. If accompanied by abdominal pain symptoms, you can use scopolamine. Symptoms of bloating and intestinal flora imbalance related, can be combined with intestinal microecological agents, such as bifidobacteria. 2. Ulcerative colitis: Aminosalicylic acid preparations such as mesalazine and olsalazine can be chosen for ulcerative colitis. If secondary infection is present, antibiotics such as norfloxacin can be chosen for treatment. Older people may also have other reasons for the frequency of stools, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, give targeted treatment or treatment.