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What Causes Increase In Stool Frequency After Suffering From Chicken Pox?

Respected Sir, I am Hardik Mehta from Gandhidham (Gujarat).In March 2008, I suffered from Chicken Pox & since then frequency of stools got increased & I have to go for stools 4-5 times a day even today.i.e. almost 3 years since I had chicken pox.I have consulted a number of doctors but they could not solve my problem.It is not that I am having liquid stools it is as normal as one goes in the morning.I do not have pain while going for stools.I had undergone Gastro-Duodenoscopy & Colonoscopy at Wockhardt Hospital, Rajkot.Both the reports indicated that everything was quite normal. Infact I had undertaken colonoscopy twice at different hospitals within a period of 1 year,but still reports were normal.Even sonography reports were normal.In the stool test also reports indicated that everything was normal. My Haemogram Report: Haemoglobin:15 Total RBC:5.42 Total WBC:7650 Platelet Count:363000 ESR AFTER 1 HOUR:10 I had taken various medicines like: VSL#3, Normaxin, VIBACT DS CAPSULES, RIFAGUT TABLETS, IBSET (5 µgm) { Ramosetron, Zydus Alidac}, MACRABERIN FORTE TABLETS, TRYPTOMER 25MG TABLETS, MOREASE -I GRANULES NOS by " Dr Reddy" I had taken PepperMint but it was of no use.I even took Ayurvedic Medicines but that worsened by problem and I had to go for stools for 7-8 times. Right now I am taking help of Homeopathy since 4 months but it hardly suits me. Only medicine which has suited till now is LOPOX and not even Lopamide.When I take LOPOX I go for stools 2 times in a day.But I have noticed that in the long term it has affected my face a lot as there are many pimples & at times even after taking lopox I am having severe headache also. I am a pure vegeterian & I hardly consume pizza,burger,sandwich,cold drinks,icecream & other fast foods. I have stopped consuming milk since past 1 year.At Wockhardt Hospital,doctor had stated that I having this problem of increased frequency of stools only because of stress & as a result my intestines are working faster.Hence he gave me Anti-Stress tablet i.e. "Tryptomer 25 MG. Tablets".I took that medicine for approx 6 months,but it could not solve my problem I am really feeling very much disheartened & dejected as this has severely affected my routine life & studies.At times I am having severe pain in my legs as I have to go for stools 4-5 times.Eye sight also seems to become a bit blurred.But when I contacted eye specialist,he said that there is no need to worry & I won't need to wear spectacles. Please suggest me what should I do to tackle increased frequency of stools Please help me. With Regards, Hardik Mehta
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
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Hello,

This is due to long term changes in gut flora mechanics from old viral infection.

In our clinic, we recommend basic life style modifications, dietary measures, pro biotics to cover up the issue on long term basis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Increase In Stool Frequency After Suffering From Chicken Pox?

Hello, This is due to long term changes in gut flora mechanics from old viral infection. In our clinic, we recommend basic life style modifications, dietary measures, pro biotics to cover up the issue on long term basis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel