What are the symptoms of going to the toilet many times a day?

Question
Hello doctor,
Currently, I am facing the problem of going outside about 2-3 times a day, in all mornings and the rest of the day is not fixed. The condition of the stool not forming a mold. My body has no symptoms but due to the frequency of bowel movements in a day. So the doctor asked me to go outside many times a day, what are the signs of disease? What medicine can I take to improve my condition? Thank you doctor.
Dang Van Huan (1991)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Thi Thu Huong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “What is the sign of disease many times a day? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
With the bowel disorder as you describe, it may be in the context of irritable bowel syndrome. In the short term, you can take some digestive enzymes such as Lacteol, Enterogermina, Biolactomen,... If your symptoms do not improve, you should see a gastroenterologist to do some tests and probes. for more disease information.
The fact that you go to the toilet many times a day can be a manifestation of many different diseases such as digestive diseases, endocrine diseases, neurological diseases, allergic immune diseases, side effects of a disease. Some drugs, ... can cause bowel disorders. Therefore, if there are warning signs (for example: Abdominal pain, bloody stools, prolonged watery diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, etc.), you need to go to the hospital. See your doctor to determine the cause.
If frequent bowel movements with watery stools, more than 200mL each time, it is necessary to prevent dehydration by taking oral oresol supplements.
Depending on the cause of bowel movements, you can choose the appropriate drug to improve the condition of bowel movements. Some drugs can be self-administered by patients if they have many loose stools and there are no warning signs if the above: Smecta, Motilium, Hidrasec,...
If you still have questions about bowel movements many times a day, you You can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!