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Hi I am 27 year old female and since 3 days I am passing very loose stools. There is no pain or vomiting associated with this. What can be the causes of this type of loose stools with no associated complaints? What medicine should I take to treat the same?

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Parasitic infection Bacterial toxin Local inflammation.... All ca be causes.. ...  Read More

Hi i have throat pain and slight fever of 99.2. i consulted doctor and gave azithromycin 5 days course. My covid test is negative. My 1st day dose is fine and 2nd day i m having loosing motions and mucous .my throat pain reduced and temp is normal. Can I stop azithromycin?

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Diarrhea is a common self limiting side effect of Azithromycin. Nothing to worry. Best wishes ...  Read More

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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

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

Ihave hiatal hernia 2cm .Does hiatal hernia cause loose stools. I have to go 2-3 times in the morning and usually my stool is loose. What coul be the reason?

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Please You may have some digestive issues other than hiatus hernia Take Tab satrogyl O 6 1 1 Tab pantop 3 1 on empty stomach Cap vitagut 6 1 1 Reconsult after 3 days We will a ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I observed only when I consume non veg even one or two piece I get very loose stools , kindly advise .? Does consumption of Thyroid tablet Thyronorm 50mg causes loose stools ?

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Avoid non veg if it doesn't suit stool exam ...  Read More

I have recurring loose stools what is the cause I have gerd which causes chest pain iam on the medication rastik dsr and 7 la suspension syrup..does loose stool because of the syrup I use..

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Could be part of drug induced ...  Read More

My 1 month old breastfeeding newborn is passing loose runny stool frequently... And he wants milk every 30 minutes... this normal ? Can overheating cause runny stool in babies ? ... Please help

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How overheat ? 😳😳 Give enough breast-feeding as per baby's need. Stool frequency varying from child to child. If your baby is take feed well gaining weight, active, pass urine 5_7 tim ...  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

I took pentocid HP kit for 6 days and I am getting loose stool.. can I skip the medicine for few days...does is cause any issues?

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Hi. Yes you can skip for few days. ...  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

Sir My daughter 5 yrs old is passing loose stool since yesterday.She has cold.There is no any other symptoms .ORS is being given.,but loose motion doesn't subside.What syrup should we give her now

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Hai syp zinc 5ml once a day for 14 days enterogermina respules twice daily ors sachets danger signs:- dehydration signs and child is dull immediately rush to hospital ...  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 am having loose motion from 1 day( stool pass 4to 5), I am on breastfeed, please suggest medicine safe.

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Kindly take coconut water, ORS and aesofotida a pinch with water ...  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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Kindly book a consultation ...  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

Dear doctor's hope you are doing great i have been suffering from 1 year losse stool,mucus,semisolid, bloating, 4 times poop in a day urgency from this tried every this not relieved after gallbladder removal surgery in 2022. tried ibs medication, Probiotic.

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Take high fibre diet like fruits, salad. Boil water before drinking. Avoid oily and chilly food. Get stools routine and culture done. Colonoscopy & biopsy. Please send reports ...  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

For last 3 day, my 9 months baby is having loose motion & making sound while going motion like liquid stool.

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In infants it is likely due to some viral infection. Just ensure adequate hydration, start zinc, probiotics and consult a pediatrician for detailed evaluation and management. ...  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

Having loose motion from the past 8-9 days. Have gone for a stool examination. Blood detected in the stool occult test. Is it due to prolonged diarrhea or is there something serious. Loose Motions are still there.

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Need more clinical information and examination. ...  Read More

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