How to Use bowel movement in a Sentence

bowel movement

noun
  • The number of bowel movements a child has in a day decreases with age.
    Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
  • This stool gives younger children a place to prop their feet and relax their pelvic floor more in order to pass a bowel movement.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Some residents lie in their bowel movements for hours at a time.
    Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 27 June 2023
  • From bowel movements to the Bachelor — what a perfect segue.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2023
  • This will help make your bowel movements easier to pass.
    Emily Shiffer, Health, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Next, the condition of the colon affects your skin health, including frequent bowel movements, to cleanse the colon.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Too many days with no bowel movements could lead to fecal impaction, where stool hardens and remains in the rectum.
    Colleen Stinchcombe, Health, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Drinking water can cool you down, keep bowel movements consistent and help your skin look smooth and soft.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
  • These work by drawing water into the intestines from the rest of the body, which softens stool and increases bowel movements.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2023
  • There's even a poop-centric Facebook group in which people discuss the sometimes fraught topic of the drugs' effect on their bowel movements.
    Darius Tahir, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Munching on these fruits with the skin intact can help increase stool bulk and give you more regular bowel movements over time, says Schuchmann.
    Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The research is clear – fiber is important not just for happy bowel movements, but also for your blood sugar, weight and overall health.
    Christopher Damman, Fortune Well, 3 July 2023
  • Foods that are high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can help promote regular bowel movements, which can help eliminate Delta 8 from the body.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Those contractions cause abdominal cramps and butt cramps, as well as changes in bowel movements.
    Korin Miller, Health, 13 July 2023
  • More predictable bladder movements and no bowel movements in their diaper in the morning.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 June 2023
  • These medicines need to be used at a frequency to allow regular and comfortable bowel movements, which do not have to be every day.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Aug. 2023
  • When eaten, chia seeds form a gelatin-like substance that helps soften stools and promotes regular bowel movements.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Instead, doctors suggest, those who want to have more regular bowel movements should eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune Well, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in mind that with any change in diet, your dog will likely exhibit inconsistent bowel movements as their stomach adjusts to the new food.
    Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Formula-fed babies may have less frequent bowel movements, perhaps one to four poops every day.
    Denise Schipani, Parents, 22 June 2023
  • Noel also had significant issues with something no one wants to talk about: her bowel movements were totally out of whack.
    Drew Schwartz, SELF, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Using this supplement should produce a bowel movement within one to three days of starting FiberCon.
    Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lowest part of one's rectum that cause discomfort and pain, especially when having a bowel movement.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • In lots of cases, diarrhea—though wildly unpleasant—is limited to a loose bowel movement that resolves within a day or so.
    Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Per Doctors In the study, participants who massaged the area to promote bowel movements experienced improved bowel function, compared to the group that didn't do the hands-on technique.
    Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Look for any signs of discomfort or adverse effects such as changes in bowel movements, decreased energy levels, or increased thirst.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Spurlock explained that while some people thrive on high-fiber diets, others require a much lower dose of daily fiber for regular bowel movements.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 July 2023
  • Finally, parsley tea can increase sodium and water within the colon to provide bowel movement, explains Dr. Pothuri.
    Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Many colorectal cancer symptoms — such as fatigue, weight loss, blood in the stool or a sudden change in bowel movements — can easily be confused with other ailments, Marshall said.
    Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Increasing your fiber intake can help keep your bowel movements regular.
    Mary Shomon, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2023

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