I know weird question but is it normal to have a bowel movement one time or maybe twice a week?
July 30th, 2009 | 
Author: i’m 16 and have a bowel movement once or maybe twice a week and when I do have a bowel movement it is very very black. other than that i have bad stomach pain sometime and throw up sometimes. is that normal?
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Not at all normal. You should have at least 2-3 bowel movements a DAY! And if they are black, that means you are bleeding somewhere in your colon. You may be severely backed up and need to eat more fiber, and drink lots more water. Try drinking some prune juice. Drink a few glasses and some water to flush your system. It shouldn’t take more than 6 hrs for it to work. It’s a natural laxitive. If you are still having the problem, go to the doctor or ER depending on how severe the pain is. But if it is severe constipation, that could cut off the colon and cause you to throw up and have the pain, and this may require surgery, so take it seriously, ok? Take care!
No, it is not normal to have stomach pains and throw up for no reason. You need to see a doctor. You may not think its serious but it may be. You are actually suppose to have a bowel movement everyday if you are healthy. Also your bowel movement shouldnt been extremely black. Are you sure you are not passing blood? If you are passing blood at all you need to seek a doctor immediately. Hope I helped. God Bless!
No dear this isn’t normal. Have you talked to your parents about this? You shouldn’t be having problems like this at your age, you do need to seek medical help. Maybe if you can’t see a dr you could consult with your schools nurse. Its nothing to feel awkward about its a total normal thing everyone does. It may be as simple as eating a healthier diet to being something physically wrong with your insides. Please go call your family dr or at least tell your parents you dont want to wait until it gets worse. best of luck to you.