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Is a bowel movement frequency of three times daily with normal stool consistency clinically concerning, and does the lack of response to a three-day course of norfloxacin warrant further diagnostic evaluation?

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Is a bowel movement frequency of three times daily with normal stool consistency clinically concerning, and does the lack of response to a three-day course of norfloxacin warrant further diagnostic evaluation?

Asked by Male, 25 · 14 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

14 days ago

Having three bowel movements a day is actually considered entirely normal, provided your stool consistency is normal and you have no other symptoms like pain or bleeding. Since your stools are normal, it is highly likely you did not have a bacterial infection, which explains why a three-day course of the antibiotic norfloxacin showed no effect. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not normal bowel patterns. At this stage, further diagnostic evaluation is likely not necessary. I suggest stopping the medication, staying hydrated, and simply monitoring how you feel. If you develop any new symptoms, please consult your doctor.

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