How often is defecation normal?

Under normal circumstances, stool 3 times a day, to 3 days 1 time, and yellow, soft stool. If the stool does not exceed 3 days 1 time. For example, 5-6 days 1 time, or even 1-2 weeks 1 time, there may be constipation, constipation can be divided into outlet obstructive constipation and colon slow transit constipation. Outlet obstructive constipation, treatment is relatively simple, after improving diet, or even minor surgery, symptoms can be relieved. And colon slow transit constipation may need to do a relatively large operation to relieve symptoms. If the number of defecations more than 3 times a day, it may be intestinal inflammation, tumor or functional gastrointestinal disease, the situation is more complex, it is recommended to go to the hospital.