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Question: Hi,
Since the last three weeks, my bowel movements have increased a lot. I visit the toilet within an hour of intake of food and the stool is quite loose. Have also noticed that my stomach 'grumbles' a lot that I can feel.
While I feel normal but I am afraid that my body is not absorbing as much nutrients as it can. Please help.
Details: Female, 31 years
Thanks,
Since the last three weeks, my bowel movements have increased a lot. I visit the toilet within an hour of intake of food and the stool is quite loose. Have also noticed that my stomach 'grumbles' a lot that I can feel.
While I feel normal but I am afraid that my body is not absorbing as much nutrients as it can. Please help.
Details: Female, 31 years
Thanks,
Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
I need some more information before I can give my opinion.
1. Is it large or small volume stool?
2. Blood or mucus in it?
3. Does bowel movements wake you up from sleep?
4. Abdominal pain?
5. Any other medical illness?
6. Tests done so far?
7. On any medications?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
I need some more information before I can give my opinion.
1. Is it large or small volume stool?
2. Blood or mucus in it?
3. Does bowel movements wake you up from sleep?
4. Abdominal pain?
5. Any other medical illness?
6. Tests done so far?
7. On any medications?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi,
Here are the answers
1. Is it large or small volume stool?- It is normal amount
2. Blood or mucus in it?- No blood or mucus
3. Does bowel movements wake you up from sleep?- No.
4. Abdominal pain?- No pain
5. Any other medical illness?- None
6. Tests done so far?- No tests done-
7. On any medications? Not on any medication, but this started around three weeks back when i had throat infection and I took antibiotics for that(Azythromycin).
Here are the answers
1. Is it large or small volume stool?- It is normal amount
2. Blood or mucus in it?- No blood or mucus
3. Does bowel movements wake you up from sleep?- No.
4. Abdominal pain?- No pain
5. Any other medical illness?- None
6. Tests done so far?- No tests done-
7. On any medications? Not on any medication, but this started around three weeks back when i had throat infection and I took antibiotics for that(Azythromycin).
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic induced diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
It looks like you have antibiotic induced diarrhea.
Stool analysis may be done to rule out infection.
You will get benefited with a course of Metronidazole (400 mg three times a day for 2 weeks) and probiotics.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Antibiotic induced diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
It looks like you have antibiotic induced diarrhea.
Stool analysis may be done to rule out infection.
You will get benefited with a course of Metronidazole (400 mg three times a day for 2 weeks) and probiotics.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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