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What Causes Watery Stool?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

Question: My stool is like water for the past 1 day

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
plenty of oral fluids

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You most likely have infective diarrhoea.
These are mostly due to viral infections.
Tale plenty of oral fluids, ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) or sports drinks . Yoghurt or curds will help.
Majority of these infections settle down within 48 to 72 hours.
Watch out for fever, blood in stools and severe abdominal pain. In case you have any of the above symptoms consult your doctor as you will need antibiotics.
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (38 minutes later)

Drinking water isn't helping. the more water I drink, the more I have to rush to the loo. As mentioned, my stool is clear water for the last 24 hrs. I don't feel weak yet. I don't get hungry. I am thirsty every now and then. And I am afraid to drink water.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just drink more water

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I would suggest taking water with a pinch of salt, a tsf of sugar and lime juice. Drink some of this water every time you pass stools.

Don't worry, even if you get a urge to pass motions.

Drinking this will prevent dehydration and hasten recovery.

Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari