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Can Chronic Stress Cause Loose Bowels? I’ve Been Under A
Question: Can chronic stress cause loose bowels? I’ve been under a lot of stress for over 5 months. About a month and a half ago I also added calcium magnesium supplements via doctor’s orders. Since around that time I have had loose bowels. Can the stress and supplements cause this? I am also a vegetarian and had a normal colonoscopy 5 years ago. Thank you in advance for your input.
Brief Answer:
Stress and magnesium supplements can
Detailed Answer:
Hi Susantromley,
Thank you for the elaborate history. You are absolutely right, magnesium supplements in addition to stress can cause loose stools. I suggest you try stopping the supplements. If it doesn't help, you should have stool samples taken and start loperamide.
Please let me know if if helps.
Stress and magnesium supplements can
Detailed Answer:
Hi Susantromley,
Thank you for the elaborate history. You are absolutely right, magnesium supplements in addition to stress can cause loose stools. I suggest you try stopping the supplements. If it doesn't help, you should have stool samples taken and start loperamide.
Please let me know if if helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you so much for your quick reply. I will try your advice.
Brief Answer:
No problem
Detailed Answer:
No problem at all. Please keep me posted and write if you have any further questions.
Best wishes.
No problem
Detailed Answer:
No problem at all. Please keep me posted and write if you have any further questions.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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