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What Causes Recurring Loose Motions?

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2014

Question: I get repeated attacks of loose motions.I have my meals regularly at restaurants and on 3 occassions I experienced pain in the upper abdomen above the umbelical.This pain has now occurred after about 6 Months.I need a solution to this problem.The last time I experienced the pain I took Meftal Spas and pain subsided after only 2 Hours.I always have meals at restaurants.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be colitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing in.

The information that you have provided is insufficient.

But the primary impression I get is that you are probably suffering from colitis.

If you are having regular meals at the restaurant, it is advisable you consume only fresh and hot meals.

Do not take any liquids that may have been stored after preparation.

Primary culprit is contaminated liquids.

Take a good probiotic twice a day for around two weeks.

If this does not work, get a complete blood count and a Stool examination done.

In the mean time if you have any detailed information you would like to share, please do so. Also, ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (16 minutes later)

I have observed that if I eat FOODS THAT ARE COOKED AND STORED i.e. not fresh I get this problem.There is also lot of release of gas from the body as well as burping.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exactly

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup

I have mentioned the same in my reply

It is classic of inflammation of large intestine

Any stored food and liquid gets contaminated and that destroys the healthy colony of bacteria so it is advisable you take a good probiotic

Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

please suggest me a good probiotic

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Actigut

Detailed Answer:
Actigut
Magnipro
VSL#3

Any of these should be okay

Hope this helps

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (22 hours later)

Corresponded yesterday.Colitis diagnosed. Advised Actigut.

I Have started taking Actigut but feel bloating after having food.Feeling of discomfort is there. Also passed loose motions twice in the morning today.Kindly advise further.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get A Stool Report Done

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing in again
Actigut takes few days to respond
But if you have loose motions and abdominal discomfort, get a stool report done and on basis of that we will start a suitable antibiotic
In the mean time continue actigut
Awaiting your report
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (41 hours later)

stool report enclosed

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Bland Diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Greeting of the day

I have gone through your report

Avoid spicy, fried and fermented meals

Take Levofloxacillin and Ornidazole twice a day after breakfast and after dinner for 10 days

Continue actigut

If prone to acidity add a Tablet of Esomeprazole 40mg twice a day Before breakfast and before dinner

Hope this helps
Wishing you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 days later)

I am taking the medication but am experiencing slight headache. is it normal.?I am also feeling much better.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is a known side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

Headache with Nitroimidazole derivatives like Ornidazole and Metallic taste are known side effects of the medicines

Will go off in 48 hours after you stop the medicines

It is good to learn you are feeling better
Do not forget to rate the replies
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (28 hours later)

may I know if my condition is colitis or irritable bowel syndrome?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems Collitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings of the day

Clinically it seems to be more of collitis than an Irritable bowel syndrome

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 days later)

I got watery motion 4 times this morning.I guess I ate some improper food last night.I took eldoper. This happened first time after starting medication.Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As advised avoid contaminated meals

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As I had advised earlier any contaminated meals will aggravate the situation

Eldoper is not advised as it has side effects

Always treat the cause and not the symptoms

I would suggest continue with the medicines I have prescribed and avoid meals or snack when not hungry to prevent further deterioration.

Once you are totally symptom free I will suggest some maintenance therapy

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (46 hours later)

Hi Doc.The medication is ending tonight.Please advise further.Feeling much better.bloating is almost gone.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat after three weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in again

It is great you are nearly symptom free

I would suggest you take care of your diet they way I have advised and repeat the treatment after three weeks even if you do not have symptoms

Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar