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Can Chronic Stress Cause Loose Bowels? I’ve Been Under A

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Posted on Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Question: Can chronic stress cause loose bowels? I’ve been under a lot of stress for over 5 months. About a month and a half ago I also added calcium magnesium supplements via doctor’s orders. Since around that time I have had loose bowels. Can the stress and supplements cause this? I am also a vegetarian and had a normal colonoscopy 5 years ago. Thank you in advance for your input.
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Stress and magnesium supplements can

Detailed Answer:
Hi Susantromley,

Thank you for the elaborate history. You are absolutely right, magnesium supplements in addition to stress can cause loose stools. I suggest you try stopping the supplements. If it doesn't help, you should have stool samples taken and start loperamide.

Please let me know if if helps.
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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (10 hours later)
Thank you so much for your quick reply. I will try your advice.
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No problem

Detailed Answer:
No problem at all. Please keep me posted and write if you have any further questions.

Best wishes.
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Can Chronic Stress Cause Loose Bowels? I’ve Been Under A

Brief Answer: Stress and magnesium supplements can Detailed Answer: Hi Susantromley, Thank you for the elaborate history. You are absolutely right, magnesium supplements in addition to stress can cause loose stools. I suggest you try stopping the supplements. If it doesn't help, you should have stool samples taken and start loperamide. Please let me know if if helps.