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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

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

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

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

Iam in the medications rastik dsr and 7 la suspension from 1 month but from few days iam having 2-3 loose stools per day this is happening twice a week..what is the cause is this normal

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Need proper history and evaluation ...  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

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

I have been noticing that only rice,dal and potato is what keeps my stool soft but when I eat Vegetables my stool gets dry and hard. Why this is happening and how can I treat this problem?

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Your observation that rice, dal, and potato keep your stools soft, while vegetables make them hard, is related to how different foods affect the intestines. Why this happens: • Rice, dal, potato are ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am recently married and I have a fear of sex thinking my hypersensitive penis will hurt and while doing foreplay I always think about whether my penis is getting hard or not .As soon as my penis gets hard I try to insert into my partner vagina immediately . Unfortunately, I start loosing my erection which is causing me stress. I get a

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Hi.. could be performance anxiety. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  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

My baby is having loose motion please suggest medications she is passing loose stool and is very fussy

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Greetings u can use Enterogermina respules and zinc syrup Kindly hydrate the child well ...  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

Is it possible for there to be trace amounts of occult blood and occasional RBCs in the stool if you are visiting India and suddenly on spicy foods for over three weeks along with stomach upset in the past three days? Also can hemorrhoids cause this too?

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Yes, test name is stool occult blood Yes hemorrhoids may cause bleeding per rectum ...  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

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