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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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You need evaluation ...  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

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

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

I've been experiencing loose stools from the past 2-3 days kindly help as to what medication I need to take.

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your history is very short. You should see a doctor for proper evaluation ...  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

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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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

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

Hello ..I am having this loose stool for nearly a month now,that is not going away with antibiotics.i am having this with excessive gas,urge to poop even after passing stool ,pain in abdomen and sometimes burning sensation .passing stools 3 to 4 times a day .sometimes am passing some tubule like structure with stool and with some amount of mucus .

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Stop iron pills if you are on . Take probiotics for a month . Take medicines for worm infestation a course . If nothing works . Get CBC Ear CRP and colonoscopy ...  Read More

Hello, my daughter has diarrhea/loose stools since 2 days. Doctor prescribed the Enterogermina 5 ml bottle/pack twice a day, but still the diarrhea/loose stools not reducing. Let me brief; On Tuesday my daughter got Vaccinated (2 years completion vaccine) at that time itself she had mild cold so Doctor gave Relent + syrup and almost the cold got re

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Greetings Enterogermina respules can be given for a total of 5 days, kindly child well. Loose motions can be due to antibiotics usage so need to worry ...  Read More

I have been treated for IBS and it was under contol with diet. But the symptoms are started again (3 weeks). Suffering from loose stools 4-6 times a day and no food is staying in stomach for more than 6 hours. Please suggest.

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IBS is a chronic disease. Have to rule out other causes of loose stools before diagnosing IBS. Do u have any abdomen pain/weight loss/ blood in stools. Please attach any relevant treatment records/l ...  Read More

Hello, my baby is 13months old, I gave albendazole scrup 5ml yesterday night... Now 3 times his stools are very loose and watery...

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Greetings it's normal post albendazole ...  Read More

Hi, I am taking lexo chill plus for loose stool I don't know if it has become habit or not but please tell me any other substitute for it I want and non habit form. For piles and fissures..

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Have healthy food rich in fibres and proteins. ...  Read More

A 4-month-old baby Now the baby has been sucking his thumb repeatedly for several weeks, has been having loose stools two to three times a day for two to three days, his appetite is fine, he is urinating adequately, the baby is active and normal, The baby only drinks its mother's milk. Is it okay to feed ORS to baby now?

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No need for ors .. continue breastfeeding adequately.. watch for reduced urine output. ...  Read More

Hello sir from last 2-3 month I am suffering from loose stool and alway white layer deposits on my tounge may I know what is the reason behind this

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This require few more details about you and certain investigation...kindly consult ...  Read More

My son is 13 mo weight 11.6kg since birth he always poop 3 -4 times a day( first one is ok another are loose not watery but little loose) dr said he is allergic to milk but I dnt thnk whether I stop milk or he does same..he is on mother feed now or solid food..nd whenever I give banana or khichdi his stool become solid ..do I need to give any medic

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Passing stools 3-5 times/day is absolutely normal. Need not to start on any medication. You can add curde in diet, that will serve probiotics to gut. ...  Read More

Hi, my baby is having loose stool. I moved from Bangalore to Delhi so my water, milk n all has changed. Since then only she is having loose stool. Please suggest how do i treat it? It's milk now, I don't want it to become severe. Can i give econorm? If yes, then how? She is on breastfeed exclusively.

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Continue breastfeeding frequently – Breastmilk helps maintain hydration and provides antibodies to fight infections. Ensure maternal hydration and diet – Since you moved, check if the water quality i ...  Read More

Loose stool - 2 times per day today & yesterday after eating , yesterday night oily food, generalized weakness , reeling of head ...

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Avoid heavy meals today and drink ORS ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 months old. She is on mixed feed. Last month she had diarrhoea and after few tests doctors confirmed it is lactose intolerance so we gave her isomil for 10 days along with antibiotics and pro gg drops and diarrhoea subsided. Now again she had loose stool twice yesterday and doctor said looks like some infection in stomach and asked

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Firstly, diarrhoea means passing watery stools, look at the consistency of stools, are these extremely thin and water like or these are semi solid? And loose stools twice a day is not much to worry ab ...  Read More

My son woke up vomitting his undigested rice two days ago at night, next day morning the vomiting stopped, but he was feeling uneasy, then passed one stool which was loose, got fever eventually We went to doctor, he has asked to give ondem for vomitting episodes if any and have asked to manage the temperature with CALPOL. Since last night there is

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Greetings we need to start other medicine to stop loose motions kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi my daughter had an stomach infection for which she was given antibiotic course along with zn20 and entrogermina.5 days course is complete,but still she is passing stool 4 to 5 times a day.image of the stool attached.She is completely on formula feed,on aptamil gold stage 1.I have been to three doctors.what to do next?how long it will continue,it

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The loose stools might take time to subside, just continue zinc for total 14 days. Probiotics for few more days. The episodes should gradually come down, and stools will become firmer. If she is bette ...  Read More

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