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What Causes Soft Stool And Diarrhea?
Question: Hi I've been having soft stools for about 6 months as well as diarrhea when the stools are soft there are light in color quite flaky almost like sawdust and almost seem to be a lot of undigested vegetables as well. I've also been tired a lot and mood shifts as well as developed restless leg syndrome I do notice mucus when wiping as well as occasional light red swips on the tissue posably blood? Im a 37 year old white male..I have just recently moved to China 1 year ago and these symptoms have been plaguing me for about 6 mts any ideas
Brief Answer:
Malabsorption/intestinal parasites...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the health situation you are in.
The soft stools and undigested vegetables you have been experiencing might be related to:
- diet changes (lots of spicy or uncooked foods which is typical for Chinese meals)
- intestinal parasitic infections (as they are quite prevalent in China).
-malabsorption
I advise to examine your stool for ova/parasites, culture the feces and run malabsorption tests for further evaluation.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- apply good hygienic measures
- do not consume instant/non-well-cooked foods (corner foods)
- wash foods well when eating raw
- avoid spicy/chilly foods
- drink clean water
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Malabsorption/intestinal parasites...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the health situation you are in.
The soft stools and undigested vegetables you have been experiencing might be related to:
- diet changes (lots of spicy or uncooked foods which is typical for Chinese meals)
- intestinal parasitic infections (as they are quite prevalent in China).
-malabsorption
I advise to examine your stool for ova/parasites, culture the feces and run malabsorption tests for further evaluation.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- apply good hygienic measures
- do not consume instant/non-well-cooked foods (corner foods)
- wash foods well when eating raw
- avoid spicy/chilly foods
- drink clean water
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I'm also having a pain when I lay down in my left upper abdomen as well as a few pens on my lower right would that be consistent with a parasite question
Brief Answer:
Yes. it may be parasitic infection,,,,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you asking back.
With regards to your pain it may be related with :
- parasitic infection
- bowel spasm with bloating and malabsorption
If I were your treating doctor I would strongly recommend you to perform fecal exams and malabsorptions tests.
If you have other concerns I would be glad to asisst you further.
DR.Klerida
Yes. it may be parasitic infection,,,,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you asking back.
With regards to your pain it may be related with :
- parasitic infection
- bowel spasm with bloating and malabsorption
If I were your treating doctor I would strongly recommend you to perform fecal exams and malabsorptions tests.
If you have other concerns I would be glad to asisst you further.
DR.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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