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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

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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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

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