Loose motion is characterized by watery and shapeless stools, which may or may not be accompanied by a foul smell. Not every loose stool indicate diarrhea. For a loose stool to be diagnosed as diarrhea, it should repeatedly occur three to four times a day. Loose stools can also be present with other gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, and abdominal cramps. Anti-diarrheal medications, increased fiber intake, drinking adequate water, and avoiding the triggering factors help treat loose stools.
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My 5-month-old son has watery, loose motion. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My 5-month-old son, weighing around 13 pounds, has had loose motion from yesterday in watery form at least seven times. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you give him a probiotic containing spores of poly antibiotic-resistant Bacillus Clausii 1 respule twice a day for five days (to be kept in the fridge) and an oral rehydration solution of 2.36 ounces with each loose motion. Watch for d... Read Full »
How can I control loose stools and bad appetite due to curd?
Query: Hi doctor,For the past few months, I have been having acidity issues and I have been taking Sompraz 40 mg for the last 1.5 months. Last week I had some sweet curd, which did not suit me well, and the next day I started having semi-solid loose motions 4 to 5 times a day but had no fever. The next day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. t is possible that you had some infection after ingestion of curd. And subsequently, you got better. As you are not very symptomatic, I would not advise any further empirical antibiotics. You can try the tablet Rifaximine 400 mg twice a day after meals for 10 days, alon... Read Full »
I have stomach upset, loose motion, and pain in my legs and shoulders. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor,I started to have a stomach upset after eating the wrong food item, and one day later, fever and body pain started. Then I took a Paracetamol, and the fever disappeared overnight. And I started having loose motions. There was pain in the leg yesterday, and today I am having pain in my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have a viral infection. I suggest you to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated, take more curd, yogurt, and butter milk, avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food and start ORS (Oral rehydration solution) solution... Read Full »
I have stomach pain, loose motion, and vomiting after I eat something. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stomach pain and loose motions. I vomit whatever I consume including water. I also have a fever which sometimes rises to 100 degrees. I am having difficulty for the last three days as I am not able to eat anything. I took some medicines but it did not give any relief. What shoul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your symptoms, you might be having food poisoning. Have you eaten anything from outside? Knowing that would help to pinpoint the line of treatment. Also please tell me if you have stomach pain or a bad taste in your mouth. As you have said that you have not ta... Read Full »
My mother is suffering from loose motion and stomachache. Can she take COVID vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother had some loose motion for the past three days, but it stopped yesterday. Today she has stomach pain only. Please advise if she can take the second dose of COVID vaccination tomorrow? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If loose motions subside by tomorrow, she can take but if she has a fever, severe abdominal pain, or low blood pressure, then wait for a few days to stabilize. Most commonly, loose motions are due to food poisoning, which settles within 24 - 48 hours. If motions are sev... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe fever, loose motions and joints pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I am suffering from fever, loose motion and also coldness with joint pains. Last week I was working with mercury. Please suggest something. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Mercury exposure can affect multiple organs and symptoms are somewhat severe. For now, just symptomatic management can be done for your case. Maintain hydration with lots of water. Maintain electrolyte balance and have a bland diet. If no imp... Read Full »
What leads to blood with loose stool?
Query: Hello doctor, I have blood coming in loose stool for the past one year but I do not feel any pain. What is the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood in stool is not a normal condition as you are having the problem for one year. It should be investigated in detail and the following work-up will be useful. Rectal, anal area examination, stool routine microscopic examination, proctoscopy examination, colonoscopy,... Read Full »
I have vomited four times and had loose motions yesterday. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old female. Yesterday, I have vomited four times and had twice loose motions. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to history, it could be the acute gastroenteritis-like infective condition. Are you having any history of outside food intake? For your condition, Ofloxacin plus Ornidazole combination drug should be prescribed for five days. Rabeprazo... Read Full »
Can I give Oflox OZ suspension to my 55-day-old baby suffering from loose motions?
Query: Hello doctor,My 55-day-old baby girl is suffering from loose motions. Can we give her Oflox OZ suspension?Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Loose motions are normal at this age as the baby's gut adapts to her meal, provided she is passing adequate urine and is breastfeeding well. It is fine to have zero to six motions per day. I suggest you to ensure her adequate feeding and hydr... Read Full »
How can I stop loose motions and vomiting?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from frequent vomiting and loose motions. I consulted a doctor nearby, and he gave me a few tablets and glucose. After that, I took breakfast, and I had stomach pain and I vomited once. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have acute gastroenteritis. It is possible that you have taken something in food or water which was uncertain, in the last couple of days. This has caused you to develop vomiting and stomach ache. I suggest you to use the following: Capsule Nexiu... Read Full »
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