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Is Loose Stools Side Effects Of Depo Shots?
I ve been feeling sick a lot lately, but I had the depo-injection 3 months ago, its due again next week,,but every morning I ve woken up feeling sick,and I ve had very strange bowel movements, I ve needed to go to the toilet a lot recently, but what s wrong with me?thanks Lydia
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
Abdominal cramps or pain can occur with Depo shots but diarrhoea is unlikely especially after 3 months. Other causes such as gastroenteritis which refers to inflammation of digestive tract. Infections can cause loose stools.Fever,recent travel history should be ruled out. Increase fluid intake and pro-biotics intake. In case of severe infections,antibiotics should be used.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Abdominal cramps or pain can occur with Depo shots but diarrhoea is unlikely especially after 3 months. Other causes such as gastroenteritis which refers to inflammation of digestive tract. Infections can cause loose stools.Fever,recent travel history should be ruled out. Increase fluid intake and pro-biotics intake. In case of severe infections,antibiotics should be used.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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