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What Causes Loose Bowel Movement?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Question: For about 2 weeks I have had no pain or cramping but loose stool when I think I'm just going to urinate. It's like bowel leakage. I eat right ….5'4 124 lbs. no meds for anything….eating more organic veggies & fruit but no other changes.
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Amebic infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic

I went through your query and understood your concerns.

I need some more details on your history to help you in a better way.
Did you change your diet habits recently?
Is there any passage of mucous in stool?
any history of fever?

Common cause for your symptom is amebic infection. which presents as loose stool for more than a week. which can be confirmed by getting stool test done.
I treat my patients with similar symptoms with symptomatic treatment - correction of dehydration. Sporolac XXXXXXX and metronidazole antibiotic. Antibiotic is not available over the counter - a physician visit is necessary.

Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Regards
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What Causes Loose Bowel Movement?

Brief Answer: Amebic infection Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic I went through your query and understood your concerns. I need some more details on your history to help you in a better way. Did you change your diet habits recently? Is there any passage of mucous in stool? any history of fever? Common cause for your symptom is amebic infection. which presents as loose stool for more than a week. which can be confirmed by getting stool test done. I treat my patients with similar symptoms with symptomatic treatment - correction of dehydration. Sporolac XXXXXXX and metronidazole antibiotic. Antibiotic is not available over the counter - a physician visit is necessary. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. Regards