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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Loose Stool
Question: Can we please tell me what might be causing loose stool, easy but incomplete evacuation, no blood, getting up early to go and then forcing it and having to go 4 hours later.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I can guide you better if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. Is there associated history of lower abdominal pain?
3. Is there history of alternate constipation and diarrhea? I mean for some days you have constipation and then diarrhea starts.
4. Does loose stringy appear ribbon like and occurs in the morning or any time of the day?
5. Does urge to defecate increases after taking meal?
6. Are you on any medication?
7. does such symptoms appear in past as well? If yes then how did they relieve?
8. Is there history of incomplete emptying after you defecate?
9. Do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answer to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I can guide you better if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. Is there associated history of lower abdominal pain?
3. Is there history of alternate constipation and diarrhea? I mean for some days you have constipation and then diarrhea starts.
4. Does loose stringy appear ribbon like and occurs in the morning or any time of the day?
5. Does urge to defecate increases after taking meal?
6. Are you on any medication?
7. does such symptoms appear in past as well? If yes then how did they relieve?
8. Is there history of incomplete emptying after you defecate?
9. Do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answer to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have none of those symptoms and my first evacuation this morning was probablyb90 percent complete
Brief Answer:
Most probably maldigestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sometimes maldigestion occurs resulting in altered bowel habits. Following measures will help to reduce the symptoms:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 5 days
> Eat small, light meals and avoid fatty or spicy foods.
> Food like potatoes, rice, bananas, soup and boiled vegetables will help you more.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably maldigestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sometimes maldigestion occurs resulting in altered bowel habits. Following measures will help to reduce the symptoms:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 5 days
> Eat small, light meals and avoid fatty or spicy foods.
> Food like potatoes, rice, bananas, soup and boiled vegetables will help you more.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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