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Passing Stool Immediately After Food. Prescribed Norflox. Why Is Stool Still In Red?

Posted on Sun, 24 Jun 2012

Question: I am 45 and since last 25 days i am passing stool immediatley after eating the food. Upon consulting the doctor i was prescribed Norflox 400 , I took 10 tablets and frequency of passing stool is reduced. Still my stool is towards red in colour. I have lost 3 kg weight and feel very weak. Examination of the stool is done and report says Colour -Brown, Consistency -Soft, Mucous - Absent, Parasites - absent, Chemical examination Reaction- Alkaline, Occult Blood - Negative, Reducing Substances - Absent, Microscopic Examination Veg cells - Present, Fat -Absent, Epithelial cells- Occasional, Pus cells- Occasional, Red Blood Cells- Absent, Macrophages - Occasional, Ova of Parasites - Absent, Protozoa - Absent, Flagellates- Absent

Answered by Dr. Radhika (1 hour later)

Hi,

Thanks for the query.

You have provided me with good information. You had loose stools which were treated with an antibiotic – Norflox and now you have weakness and stools are apparently red in colour.

Norflox in some people may cause side effects side effects like watery or bloody stools during treatment. It can bind to iron in the digestive tract. This causes discoloration of the stool to a rust or red color. Some patients may think this as blood in the stool, although in reality blood appears dark brown or black in the stool.

Since you have performed the blood test which shows no red cells suggests that there is no blood in stools. Also absence of parasites, protozoa and occasional pus cells in stools insists that the possibility of infection is less likely.

Further symptoms of weakness and fatigability can occur in few following a spell of infection. Do not worry. The stools and your symptoms will reduce gradually. Do take probiotics like Sporolac sachets in water twice a day. Also take B complex capsules like Becosule twice a day. In addition drink sufficient fluids and consider yoghurt, buttermilk, fruit juices, tender coconut water in your diet.

If your symptoms do not improve and other symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, worsening of weight, darkening of stools, fever, etc. occur you may need to review with your primary healthcare provider to rule out other infections like C. difficile (clostridium difficile).

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available for follow up queries.

Wish you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Radhika (46 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks you very much for the suggestions. I was going through the history and found that this has started since Dec 1st 2011, when I had some emotional upset. Can an emotional upset cause this? I am raising this question as I have taken Homeopathy medicine first and then Allopathic and still the problem continue. In that case what medicine can help.
Best Regards

Answered by Dr. Radhika (15 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.

Yes, emotional problems can cause loose stools. Sometimes fear, tension will cause these. If you are under any stress, try techniques like exercise, yoga and meditation to avoid these. It could also be due to monosodium glutamate), non veg, soft drinks etc. you can get loose stools. Eat a bland diet for atleast 15 days. You can have idli, curd rice, brown bread, mild curry, juices, etc. This will give time to heal.

You can take antacids if you experience any bloating of abdomen, burning sensation in stomach and throat. Drink plenty of water to re hydrate yourself. Take over the counter Cap. Omez twice daily 20 min before food for 1 week.

I hope, I have answered your query. I will be available for follow up queries.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Jyoti Patil