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SEP 26, 2023Acid reflux is caused when the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach relaxes inappropriately, allowing food to go backwards.
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Hello, I'm Dr. Bob Kizer, a gastroenterologist with CHI Health. In my line of work, a lot of people ask me how often they should poop. Well, at least I hope it's because of my line of work.
Anyway, a lot of people believe that there is a normal amount of times that they should be having a bowel movement. As a result, people spend a lot of time, money and effort trying to go to the bathroom more or less frequently.
Well, the truth is that there's not a normal amount of times per day or per week that somebody should have a bowel movement.
Well, like it or not; I'm going to tell you.
Then, you're constipated.
Now, using this definition, I've seen some people that poop everyday, but are constipated. I've also seen some people that poop every 3 to 5 days that are not constipated.
So, if you are constipated or if you're not sure if you're constipated, then please contact our gastroenterology team. We've made tremendous strides in treating this old problem and we would love to help you feel better.
It's your health, and I'm here to help you keep it! To read more blogs about gastroenterology, please go here.
Acid reflux is caused when the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach relaxes inappropriately, allowing food to go backwards.
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