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Hi my son is 1.3 yrs old. Every 15 days he has a complain of loose stool. What are the reasons of loose stools in infants. Is this a very serious symptoms, do you suggest we should get some checking done for this problem? Also kindly suggest some treatment for the same

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Please do stool routine test and stool culture ...  Read More

My daughter is having loose stool, please let me know how to stop it..and what foods to be avoided ..

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Hi Give WHO ORS as per age after each loose stool As age weight not mentioned For better assessment and management kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician ...  Read More

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Why my stool is loose from so many years...its been 7 to 8 yrs that my stool is loose. There's no pain while defecation. Appetite is good. But stool is not hard.

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My SGPT is 81 & SGOT is 78. Loose stool problem. Please advise medicines if needed.

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[ ] Loose motion can be due to bowel infection or some times drug induced.The most important aspect is to take plenty of oral liquids / ORS powder 2-3 teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water for 3-4 ...  Read More

I face loose stool once in every day but no other problem i faced.is it cause of concern or not please suggest me

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Can be a case of Irritable bowel syndrome. Do these tests : Culture and sensitivity stool and Routine stool microscopy. Reduce stress Avoid oily spicy smoked and deep fried food Avoid Tea Coffee Dark ...  Read More

I am suffering from loose stools. What foods should i eat and what food should i avoid during this period.

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Due to loose stool avoid fibre food chapati Daliya salad Add lots of water take sugar salt water and khichdi banana curd buttermilk in your diet contact me for customised diet plan ...  Read More

Please help my 11 months old baby has loose stool, for three days now after eating he would pass stool immediately watery stool he is active no fever at just loose stool immediately after eating what can I do Please help??

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Greetings it could be due Gastroenteritis need to start medicine kindly book a consultation so that I can guide ...  Read More

Sir can stress cause soft loose stool for few days I was in stress from few days and my stool is soft but not watery

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Hi, There can be any reason, not just stress. Even because of food change or water this can happen. Sometimes due to winters also this happens If you are going to washroom too frequently and immediat ...  Read More

What should be taken between probiotic and antibiotic to settle loose stools? Please give me complete prescription.

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Start with probiotics - Sporolac 2 times a day. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I am having loose (watery ) stool frequently if I had Masala curries or any false.. pls help me...

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Take probiotic eg colonise forte once daily for a week and take adequate highfibre diet, if still problem continues, need complete evaluation ...  Read More

I have recently moved to kota, since then I am getting loose stools every morning, in evening they are softer, i feel urge to poop, but I don't get it actually, it's been happening from 20 days, there is NO STOMACH PAIN

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Ate 2/3 mangoes and have been facing loose stools since today morning. Been to the loo 4/5 times. Suggest quick medical treatment

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DO CONNECT AND CONSULT WITH ME FOR BETTER TREATMENT PLAN AND ADVICE ON PRACTO APP ...  Read More

Hello, I have a 4 month old baby boy. He is suddenly having loose stools. He passed four times in a span of three hours. Very little quantity everytime he farts. I am mix feeding him. The stool is watery, seedy and yellow. His activities are normal and he is feeding well too. Urine output is also normal. Why does this happen? Anything concerning?

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Full watery no stool material,may be viral diarrhea.may take 3 to 4 days for relief.only ors and z&d drop 0.5ml once a day for 2 weeks can be given.child playful and active u can wait for if,worri ...  Read More

I am having frequent loose strols from last 3 months sometimes just loose and sometimes very loose also I have a pain in my lower left side of abdomen. Stool microscopy and fecal calprotectin was normal. Haemoglobin 12.5 iron panel was also normal, ultrasound shows fatty liver grade 1/2 and pcom can anyone please tell me why my loose stools are not

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The fact that your fecal calprotectin and stool microscopy are normal is very encouraging, as it effectively rules out active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or a parasitic infection. Given that your ...  Read More

My baby is almost 5 months old and passing loose foamy stool now in green color. He is taking tasiron already of 1 ml daily then vit d at night 0.5 ml. He has been doing green poop a lot from some days but the color changes to yellow also many times. He is active playing well bht gets distracted while feeding when heis awake making feeding difficul

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Greetings 5-month-old exclusively breastfed infant passing foamy green stool up to 20 times daily while being active and playing. This stool appearance and frequency in a breastfeeding baby can be co ...  Read More

On March 1st, I had a very intense infection on my tonsils due to which I had to take antibiotics, paracetamol, and allergy medicine for almost a month.(Most of March) But during that my stomach was okay Then on April 1st, I guess i had a stomach infection which caused mild diarrhea for a day that's all Now it's 25th April, my stools are not firm

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Since a month my digestion issue not working fine. in strtng i had tummy pain, gas and acidity that lead to constipation that got better in a few days but post a week i started having loose stool that is better with isabgol. my acidity and gastric issue is better but loose stools in morning is still there. what to do

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Take tab. Vibact twice daily for 5day ...  Read More

Loose stools daily in the morning since 5 days. Consulted government hospital. Prescribed two types of antibiotics. Do we need two types of antibiotics for diarrhea. No fever.

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Dear Patient Giving two antibiotics together is rarely needed unless: • Suspected bacterial dysentery (blood/mucus in stool) • High fever • Severe dehydration • Positive stool ...  Read More

Hello I faced loose motion( just water) yesterday. I have had a recurrent stomach pain with loose stool and acid reflux for the last few days. The stool is semi-solid and I have been passing it 4-5 times a day. Here's what I have tried after consultation: 1. Zifi 200 with a probiotic (VSL 3 / Visbiome) 2. Alfox TZ with Nem Pass Both the options do

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Likely acute gastroenteritis with post-antibiotic gut imbalance. Stop unnecessary antibiotics. Maintain hydration with ORS and light diet. Continue probiotic 5–7 days. Start PPI for reflux. Avo ...  Read More

I had fistula -in-ano surgery two years back, since then, whenever I get hard stools my anus starts bleeding,I was thinking it will be healed with time but it's not,even 2 years passed...can you please guide me what could be the reason and suitable treatment.. Thankyou .

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To understand your condition I need to know what is your food habits and how much water intake you take daily ? There has to be dietary modification and lifestyle modification which you should follow ...  Read More

My 1 year baby is having loose stools since last 2 days, today his bum and front part having diaper rash and that too very reddish. What to do.

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Avoid diapers wait for few days, it resolves automatically ...  Read More

For the last few days, I am passing loose stool 2–3 times a day, mostly in the morning and evening. After passing stool, I feel very weak, dizzy, and not well. I also get a frequent urge to pass stool even when there is little stool. I don’t have fever, abdominal pain, or black stool. I also sometimes get sudden strong urge to pass urin

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Your symptoms suggest acute diarrhea and mild dehydration. The absence of fever, abdominal pain, blood, or black stools is reassuring. What you should do now 1. Hydration (most important) Drink ORS or ...  Read More

We had outside food and now suffering with loose stool and vomiting. Loose stool 3 days 4-5 times. Vomit starting from today 1 time. No pain. My wife is breast feeding to my younger son. Please advice a medicine

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Namaste Doctors, I am 26 years old and live a less active lifestyle nowadays and also, a work from home individual who spends mostly sitting in front of laptop. I have IBS issue from past. For last 2 and half weeks, I have been experiencing loose sticky stools, not in proper shape. I dont have any other complaints like stomach pain. I do have chr

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As You have already mentioned that you have IBS since 2years, these would be frequent symptoms, you need preventive as well as symptomatic treatment. ...  Read More

Iam using cizaspa x for 17 days daily 2 times .3rd November stomach pain with motion only one time then no motion then 2 days no motion.6 th november first normal stool then again went to motion 2 times with in 1 hour loose stool watery .what medicine should I use .

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Hi! It looks like your stomach upset could be due to mild infection or IBS flare. For now, take plenty of fluids and a light diet. Avoid spicy and oily food. Since you’re already on Cizaspa-X, it’s be ...  Read More

On Oct 06 I got 101 fever with chill. then started loose motion for 10 days sometime 8-10 times a day. First Prescription - Ofloxacin then Loperamide. Hard Stool 1-2 times after Loperamide. Then Second Prescription after 5 days - Rafixmin, Doxynec, Lee Dott & Lee Biotic. Next two days of pure water in motion. Third prescription - Loperamide, Of

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion ...  Read More

Having loose motion from the past 8-9 days. Have gone for a stool examination. Blood detected in the stool occult test. No rbc in stool r/m. CRP is 45 and Hb is 15.5. Current Medicine - Ofloxacin, Doxynec, Loperamide, Pre-Pro Biotic. Is it due to prolonged diarrhea or is there something serious or can it be false positive. Loose Motions are still

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I usually get normal stool in morning than loose stool in afternoon or evening. It is happening since 2 3 months. It is not complete diarrhea I don't know what is triggering it please give some suggestions

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Almost everyday I am getting loose types stool in the morning. Then there are no other symptoms. I get scared and tensed. Please help.

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This can be due to IBS or due to lactose intolerance. Kindly take an instant consultation or contact me on 9999 x 104 x 408 for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I'm 21 year old and since 1 year I've unusual bowel . Sometimes for some days I feel relax and suddenly I get loose motion, for many days semi loose. And moreover in daytime i always feel i need to defecate, or a feeling/sensation of passing gas stool , it irritates me a lot and making me mentally disturbed. Is this something serious? I a

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Symptoms are prolonged, so need to be assessed thoroughly. ...  Read More

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