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What Causes Soft Stool While On Treatment For Acid Reflux?

Since a major move in august of 2016, I have had a change in consistency of bowel elimination. It is not diarrhea, but is very soft. I have recently resumed treatment for reflux and am taking Prilosec twice per dat. The throat problems are getting better. There is a great deal of stress at home, as my husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer s. my ent doctor said that the reflux could be contributing to my bowel issues. He indicated that the reflux was quite bad.
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Loose stools that is not well formed stools can be due the stress you are going through due to Alzheimer's that your husband is suffering from.
It can occur due to a PPI action of Prilosec too.
I would advise you the following in such a situation.
Stop Prilosec and try Ranitidine twice daily as it too is an effective for reducing acidity.
Also get started with antacids and Domperidone.
Changes in diet by stopping any observed foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems.
You have to reduce the stress at any cost, request for medications if required.
Get stool test and a course of antibiotic if indicative of infection.
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What Causes Soft Stool While On Treatment For Acid Reflux?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Loose stools that is not well formed stools can be due the stress you are going through due to Alzheimer s that your husband is suffering from. It can occur due to a PPI action of Prilosec too. I would advise you the following in such a situation. Stop Prilosec and try Ranitidine twice daily as it too is an effective for reducing acidity. Also get started with antacids and Domperidone. Changes in diet by stopping any observed foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems. You have to reduce the stress at any cost, request for medications if required. Get stool test and a course of antibiotic if indicative of infection.