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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Mucus In Stool?
Question: I have frequent bowel movements, fairly normal with some mucus.
normal otherwise.
I do have a history of kidney stones
normal otherwise.
I do have a history of kidney stones
Brief Answer:
Will need some more information about your problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you fur using HCM to post you question.
I will need some more information to be able to give an accurate answer related your problem.
When did the problem of the bowel started?
How many times/day you have bowel movement?
Is there any blood?
Has anything changed in your diet since?
Do you have any other symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting ect? Have you done any lab or used any medication so far?
Any other information you think may be related would help/
Looking forward to your follow-up question.
Regards,
Will need some more information about your problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you fur using HCM to post you question.
I will need some more information to be able to give an accurate answer related your problem.
When did the problem of the bowel started?
How many times/day you have bowel movement?
Is there any blood?
Has anything changed in your diet since?
Do you have any other symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting ect? Have you done any lab or used any medication so far?
Any other information you think may be related would help/
Looking forward to your follow-up question.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
this started about a week or so ago. First I noticed the mucus then bowel movements 3 - 5 times before noon. I have not taken any medications, no blood, no cramps, no nausea or vomiting. Appetite is low - slight, unsettled stomach.
A few weeks ago I was on an antibiotic to cure an infection from a skin cancer and stitches on my shoulder.
A few weeks ago I was on an antibiotic to cure an infection from a skin cancer and stitches on my shoulder.
Brief Answer:
Seems like a viral infection or a bacterial disbalance from the antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From what I am understanding seems like it is an acute diarrhea.
Yes, it may be from the use of antibiotics, or it may be a viral infection which will take 7-10 days to return bowel into normal movements.
Meanwhile take some probiotics (eg.Lactobacillus sachet) over the counter on the local pharmacy, that will help stabilize your normal bacteria in the bowel; Have a diet with banana, rice, apple and toast; avoid milk;
If you see blood in the stool, if you have fever, and if you start getting worse or not better, then you should consider doing a visit to the local doctor to do the necessary labs and examinations.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Seems like a viral infection or a bacterial disbalance from the antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From what I am understanding seems like it is an acute diarrhea.
Yes, it may be from the use of antibiotics, or it may be a viral infection which will take 7-10 days to return bowel into normal movements.
Meanwhile take some probiotics (eg.Lactobacillus sachet) over the counter on the local pharmacy, that will help stabilize your normal bacteria in the bowel; Have a diet with banana, rice, apple and toast; avoid milk;
If you see blood in the stool, if you have fever, and if you start getting worse or not better, then you should consider doing a visit to the local doctor to do the necessary labs and examinations.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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