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Loose motion for a week.
I'm having loose motion for a week now. The stool is not very watery but still loose. I don't feel sick nor dehydrated. Color of the stool and urine is normal. Its just loose motions. Should i be worried or should i wait and watch for few days more.
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Have you had fever ? Any blood in stools ? Any recent intake of antibiotics ? Any particular food items that are associated with this loose stools? Does anyone around you have similar symptoms ? Is there pain abdomen or cramps or flatulence?
Are you taking any laxatives ? [some of sugar free items available in market can produce a laxative effect ]
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Consider stool Routine microscopy - check for ova, cyst, pus cells. Need a in person consultation to answer all of these questions
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Change your food to high fibre diet
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no need to worry
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Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gupta
Gastroenterologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Nothing serious
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Do stool test
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Healthy lifestyle and stop milk / paneer
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