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Is it normal to only poop every 3 days?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes—pooping every three days can be normal, especially if it’s your usual pattern and you’re not uncomfortable. What matters is also whether stools are easy to pass and you feel well.

People’s bathroom schedules vary. Every three days can be within the normal range if your poop isn’t hard or painful to pass and you don’t feel bloated or backed up. Frequency alone doesn’t necessarily mean you’re constipated.

If this is a new change, or you’re straining a lot, in pain, seeing blood, or having persistent bloating, it’s worth checking with a healthcare professional.

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