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What Causes Loose Stools And Diarrhoea For The Past 3 Weeks?
Question: Hi, i have been having soft stools for the past 3 weeks. The stools are fluffy sometimes and sometimes float in the water. The stools are brown and foul smelling and there doesnt seem to be any blood withon the stools. There are sometimes black dots in the stools. I get alot of gas and when i pass gas i generally feel better, symptoms such as tummy rumbling in my lower abdoman goes when i pass a stool or pass gas. I dont have any difficulty in passing a stool or any pain. I get lower left abdomen pain (dull) that dissapears when I pass gas or pass a stool. I sometimes get itchy skin around the anus. I havent noticed any other symptoms such as weight loss or feeling tired.
I am 22 years old and I am very worried. Please could you advise me.
Thank you
I am 22 years old and I am very worried. Please could you advise me.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
DO THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATIONS AND TAKE MEDICINES
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
It seems like a stomach infection with indigestion. Dont worry, it should not be serious and can be treated with medicine. Also get some investigations done and some dietary modifications are also advised. Do the following-
Take lot of fluid per oral.
Avoid fatty and junk food.
Take small frequent meals and take more dietary fibers.
Exercise regularly, do cycling, swimming etc; it enhances metabolism.
Get a complete hemogram and a stool for occult blood done.
You may want to take the below medicines under the supervision of your doctor.
tab ofloxacin-ornidazole twice daily for 5-7 days.
tab pantoprazole-levosulpiride once daily in the morning for 15 days.
tab decolic twice daily for 5 days and then when required.
You can consult your doctor for the above prescriptions and get back to me with the reports. You can also get them checked by your doctor.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
DO THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATIONS AND TAKE MEDICINES
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
It seems like a stomach infection with indigestion. Dont worry, it should not be serious and can be treated with medicine. Also get some investigations done and some dietary modifications are also advised. Do the following-
Take lot of fluid per oral.
Avoid fatty and junk food.
Take small frequent meals and take more dietary fibers.
Exercise regularly, do cycling, swimming etc; it enhances metabolism.
Get a complete hemogram and a stool for occult blood done.
You may want to take the below medicines under the supervision of your doctor.
tab ofloxacin-ornidazole twice daily for 5-7 days.
tab pantoprazole-levosulpiride once daily in the morning for 15 days.
tab decolic twice daily for 5 days and then when required.
You can consult your doctor for the above prescriptions and get back to me with the reports. You can also get them checked by your doctor.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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