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Loose motion for more then 2 months
I've been experiencing loose motions for the past two months. Sometimes it's frequent, and other times it's less often, but the stools are consistently watery.
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Loose stools and change in frequency and urgency is always alarming
You defenitely need to go through investigative procedures
Better take in-patient consultation with an Gastroenterologist rather than online consultation
Take care
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Dr.Gayatri.
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Chronic diarrhea
Check for cbc lft kft stool examination cs
Avoid wheat curd lassi milk products
Increase fibre in diet
Syp sucrafate tds
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Chronic loose stools lasting more than 2 months intermittently may be a sign of an underlying issue. It is not normal and should be evaluated medically. Common causes include:
Infectious:
Chronic gut infections (e.g., Giardia, amoebiasis)
Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS)
Inflammatory:
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Malabsorption
Diet & Lifestyle:
High intake of caffeine, alcohol, or artificial sweeteners
Fatty/spicy food triggers
Medications:
Overuse of antibiotics, laxatives, or metformin
Others:
Hyperthyroidism
Stress/anxiety
Next Steps
Stool tests (routine, ova/parasite, culture)
CBC, thyroid profile, CRP/ESR
USG abdomen or colonoscopy if indicated
Consider diet review
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Hiii
It means ur digestive system is working fast
Means intestinal movements are fast
In order to know ur health condition better n proper treatment n guidance
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Need a little bit more history…Kindly consult
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This long duration of loose stools can be starting of serious illness need workup
Kindly connect for proper workup and management
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It need more details to treat properly.
Consult if possible for you.
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Probiotic, prebiotic, kanzi to be used.
Enterogermina three times for 7 days.
Oz tab two times a day after food for five days.
Unienzyme tab two times after food for 3 weeks.
CHANGE LIFE STYLE INCLUDING TEA TO LAST MEAL N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY.
U NEED A GASTROENTEROLOGIST PROBABLY NEED ENDOSCOPY.
DIET USE OF CURD N BUTTERMILK IN abundance.
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Please seek a proper consultation with a General Physician, followed by a consultation with a Gastroenterologist.
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Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399.
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Need to connect and consult to know more detailed history .
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Underlying causes may be
Dairy product (Lactose) indigestion, so check on your daily dairy consumption
Food allergy
Specify if you’re on some medicine for prolonged period
?Irritable bowel syndrome
Start- Tab Alosetron 0.5 mg- twice daily
Increase Fluid intake
Increase fibre in your diet.
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Get colonoscopy done, to rule out any pathology of large intestine.
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Need few more details
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Hello,
You've been experiencing watery stools for more than 2 months, which we classify as chronic diarrhea.
Let me explain what that means and what we need to do:
1. Possible Causes
There are many reasons for chronic loose motions:
Infections: Like Giardia or amoebiasis, which can persist if untreated.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Especially if your stress levels are high and there's no infection.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
Malabsorption: Problems digesting food properly—like lactose intolerance or celiac disease.
Overuse of antibiotics or medications.
Chronic gut infections in people with poor immunity or nutritional status.
2. Tests We May Need
To find out the exact cause, we might need:
Stool tests (routine, microscopy, culture, ova & parasites)
Blood tests (to check for anemia, infection, inflammation)
Colonoscopy or endoscopy if needed
Ultrasound abdomen or sometimes CT scan if symptoms are not explained
3. Important Symptoms to Tell Me
Please inform if you have any of these:
Blood in stool
Weight loss
Fever
Pain in the abdomen
Fatigue or weakness
These can help us decide if the cause is simple or something more serious.
4. What You Can Do Now
Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Avoid milk, spicy, oily, and outside food.
Eat bland food like rice, banana, curd, and khichdi.
Do not self-medicate with antibiotics without proper diagnosis.
Conclusion:
You need to visit a doctor in person for clinical examination and tests. Chronic loose motions should not be ignored, and treatment depends on the cause.
We’ll help you feel better once we find out what’s causing it.
Reference: Based on guidelines from Harrison’s Manual of Medicine on chronic diarrhea evaluation.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly connect
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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18 yrs exp
Rewa
Tab sporolac 1 BD for 3days
Tab ornof 1 BD for 3days
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check thyroid
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sporlac ds 1-1-1
Drink plenty of water.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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