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I am shruti verma... I am having dark brown and slightly loose stools with more amount of faecal fat... But have it on correct time... Once early in the morning

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Its ok it has hapened once ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I was having loose stool ( curd consistency and yellow color) since 3 week . I tool medicine and stool consistency is like either solid to little soft. But now, i am seeing dark brown color of stool. Is it it normal. I only feel gastric after eating and lots of burping . There is no mail in stomach or any red blood in stool. Is dark br

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Yes, brown colour stool is normal. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, today I have discovered my stool dark brown. Is it normal? And I have gastrological problems.

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R u taking iron supplements? If not Connect with a Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I was suffering from loose( not diahera) and gastric issue since 2 month. I started antibiotics , probiotic and colospa( for IBS) since 5 days. Now , i am seeing dark brown stool mix with normal . It is hard to pass sometime. Is this due to course of medicine?? Sorry but i am sharing picture of morning stool. Please suggest.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I have dark brown stools sometimes not tarry stools. Some times yellow stools. I don't have abdominal pain or nothing. I have anal fissure problem. What's the reason for this dark brown stools?

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Any medicine your using? ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My stools are dark brown in colour from last one three days. I won't take any alcohol My stomach is slightly paining Kindly suggest

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Hi., I can understand your concern. It can be happen in hyperuricemia. Plan for USG abdomen and RFT and lft tests. ...  Read More

Hello Everyday my stool color is not the same.. some part is normal while some is extreme dark brown..and stool is coming out thin too..no pain, nothing else.. I have this problem since 1 month approx.. Plz tell me if I need any test or this is normal..

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Not required any test wait for 7 days and also Take normal home food and see changes ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am seeing dark brown stool since two days. I am down with viral fever and taking dolo and zincovit tablet in last two days. Attaching stool picture. ( picture is little more drak due to camera). Does zincovut cause this dark stool??

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No zincovit dont cause dark colored stools. Your symptom maybe related to associated viral enterocolitis. Continue the same conservative management. If symptoms dont resolve in a week, I advise u to g ...  Read More

From many days i have been popping dark brown color, is it normal? I am on antibiotics and taking one spoon of triphala daily. Should i have a stool test? I have already few health problem so i dont want to have these tested and take more tensions

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Yes. It can be normal. Depends on various factors. Stool test may be done. ...  Read More

From last 2 days I noticed that my stool is dark brown not black Is it normal ?? Picture attached. I HAVE GERD PROBLEM, did endoscopy last year. Right kidney stone.

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

On March 1st, I had a very intense infection on my tonsils due to which I had to take antibiotics, paracetamol, and allergy medicine for almost a month.(Most of March) But during that my stomach was okay Then on April 1st, I guess i had a stomach infection which caused mild diarrhea for a day that's all Now it's 25th April, my stools are not firm

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Since a month my digestion issue not working fine. in strtng i had tummy pain, gas and acidity that lead to constipation that got better in a few days but post a week i started having loose stool that is better with isabgol. my acidity and gastric issue is better but loose stools in morning is still there. what to do

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Take tab. Vibact twice daily for 5day ...  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

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

I am taking cefakind cv 500 and rabzix L. I have been seeing green/dark stools since taking these. There is no pain in the stomach. It has been happening for three days. Is this black stool??? Is this normal??

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There maybe some dietary changes along with the tablets. Better to consult/get a stool routine at your nearest lab. Usually green stools are not very concerning. ...  Read More

I had passed dark color stool yesterday.. what's the cause of it...i have not any kind of medication

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More detailed history is desirable ...  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

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

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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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  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

10 days back, I have light coloured stool and I took LFT on same day. Now for last 2 days, my stool colour is in dark brown without any medication. Please check and let me know if it is normal. I had history of fatty liver for last 3 years. 2 years back, my fibroscan result were normal but grade 2 fatty liver

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LFT is grossly normal. Nothing much to worry. 2nd page of the report is not very clear, so couldn't read it. ...  Read More

I am having stomach problem so my doctor prescribed norflox and rinifol, after taking norflox from next day dark stool is coming. Is it because of antibiotic

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Not necessarily More detailed history is desirable ...  Read More

Yesterday my period started I saw my pad after few hours there was black and dark brown discharge and it stinks very bad in very less area on my pad I thought it is starting of my period and it is normal because blood flow is very less but it is happening with me for the first time, today is 3rd day of my period and the condition of my pad is stil

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I got two pea size brown spot on the left side of my stomach suddenly appeared. Few days back I had stomach infection become of mess food as I stay in hostel. I also had a gallbladder removal surgery 3 years back. Had no issues since then other than bloating and gas. I don't know about these spots and a bit worried. Please help doctor!

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Helo doc my baby is 18 months old.. his poop color is dark brown.. he poops 4-5 times a day generally solid poop not hard... Hez active and eating playing normally... He eats only home made food plus fruits in a whole day....Is the poop normal???

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Hello, If he is not having any other complaints such as abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, then there is no need to worry. ...  Read More

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