This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Bowel motions (abnormal)

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

The discussion of an abnormal bowel motion is, perhaps, one of society's last remaining taboos. This should be borne in mind when asking a patient about their bowels - firstly there may be a reluctance or an embarrassment associated with the discussion. Secondly the patient may misuse terms such as diarrhoea - this may be described in a patient who is now passing stool once a day after previously going only every three days.


Create an account to add page annotations

Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.