# Bowel movement

A bowel movement is passing stool. Anywhere from about three a day to three a week is common.

A change from your own usual pattern matters more than a number. Blood, black stools or a change lasting weeks should be checked by a doctor.

Also called: Poop, BM.

Related: [Bristol stool scale](https://revns.com/dictionary/bristol-stool-scale.md), [Constipation](https://revns.com/dictionary/constipation.md)

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