Is it normal i stoped eating becuase chronic pooping

For the past week I have had to poop every 20 minutes. Its also never a solid piece. It also cuasesme intense stomach pain. What should I do?

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Based on 7 votes (2 yes)
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  • Iambillythemenacetosociety

    The obvious answer is to go see a doctor.

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  • AsterBean

    What are you eating? Either you ate something funky, which likely would make you vomit as well. Or you have an intolerance that reached it limit and your body is trying to eliminate it and start over. I'm sorry. Digestive issues are the worst. Drink lots of water, herbal tea, and broth to keep you hydrated. And try simple foods like rice and plain chicken to get up your strength. Look into elimination diets to see what the trigger is.

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  • Orphan

    A whole week is too much. Go see a doc

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  • Rumpelforeskin

    When the person has other symptoms to go along with the greater number of bowel movements, there may be other causes, including the following:

    Bacterial infection
    C. difficile infection (which can be serious if untreated)
    Viral infection
    Parasitic infection, such as from worms or protozoa
    Diverticulitis (the small pockets along the wall of the colon fill with stagnant fecal material and become inflamed)
    Inflammatory bowel disease (a group of disorders, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, that cause irritation and swelling of the digestive tract)
    Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
    Celiac disease (an autoimmune disease that causes sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye or barley)
    Cancer of the colon or elsewhere in the digestive tract
    Food allergies
    Gallbladder problems
    Lactose intolerance (the inability to digest lactose, the sugar primarily found in milk and dairy products)
    Irritable bowel syndrome (a disorder of the colon or lower bowel with symptoms that include abdominal pains or cramps)
    Side effects of medications (including antacids, laxatives, stool softeners)
    Foods and beverages, including certain herbs and herbal teas, alcohol and caffeine
    Use of antibiotics, which can upset normal bacteria in the gut
    Bowel obstruction
    Complications of intestinal or abdominal surgery
    Complications of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy

    From Clevelandclinic.org

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    • Are you telling me I need to go to the physician?

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      • Rumpelforeskin

        A check up never hurts. It could be something easily solvable but if you are ever unsure your doctor has undergone years of training.

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