Is it normal to have 3-4 bowel movements a day?

Generally 3 to 4 times a day on the stool is not normal, if the traits of normal may also be normal, abnormal stool may be indigestion caused by diarrhea and gastroenteritis and other diseases. 1. Indigestion: is due to the slow function of gastrointestinal peristalsis, food can not be emptied in time. Not only will it cause irritation to the stomach lining causing pain in the upper abdomen, there will be spasms in the gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal discomfort. At the same time will produce diarrhea, the situation of multiple bowel movements. 2. Gastroenteritis: In the case of improper diet, and eating unclean food containing bacteria, leading to the reproduction of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, can lead to bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal tract inflammation, three or four times a day on the stool. If the patient’s symptoms of increased bowel movements a day are severe, or if the symptoms persist and do not improve, the patient should go to the hospital in time for treatment.