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What Causes Frequent Loose Stools?

I am expiercing frequent loose stools, I have been these current medicines for 2 weeks, lasix 40mg. 2 X a day, verapamil ER 240 mg 1 X a day,to to prop xl 100mg 1 X a day, vitamin, fish oil and vitamin B compiex, zalrelto 20 mg with a coq10, simvastatin 5 mg. lisinopril 30 mg. I have had these loose stools for 3 days. Ve tried the brat diet today. Thanks for your help
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of frequent loose stools. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query hypocalcemia, gastroenteritis, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, medication reaction or side-effect , hypothyroidism or iron poisoning. Need not to worry. Drink plenty of fluids and oral rehydrating solution to replenish fluids of body. Avoid intake of large meals at a time. You should take small and frequent meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , stool test or order endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial like ornidazole , analgesic , laxative , loperamide or anti allergic depending upon the diagnosis. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Frequent Loose Stools?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of frequent loose stools. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query hypocalcemia, gastroenteritis, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, medication reaction or side-effect , hypothyroidism or iron poisoning. Need not to worry. Drink plenty of fluids and oral rehydrating solution to replenish fluids of body. Avoid intake of large meals at a time. You should take small and frequent meals. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , stool test or order endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial like ornidazole , analgesic , laxative , loperamide or anti allergic depending upon the diagnosis. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari