Question 1

my 4.5 month old daughter has loose, bright yellow stool and has been very whiney and not eating as much. what  could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Viral: She could be having viral infection, does she have fever, vomiting?

Question 2

dear sir , iam having brown colour and yellow colour stools, no pain no bleeding some times loose stools what does this indicates.

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Change in stools: Amount, color, frequency, texture of stool varies with foods, speed of emptying of the GI tract, medications ; supplements ingested, gut flora (unique for each individual), additives (like blood), subtractions (like absent bile), infection, inflammation, ; other factors.  If stool pattern has changed, is unusual for you, ; the change persists, or is accompanied by other symptoms, see your doctor.

Question 3

took my daughter to triage,they said its nothing to worry about,but thats been 2 weeks now she has had very loose stools yellow in colour,not right ?

Accepted Answer

Need much more: You don't mention your daughters age, general health, or any other symptoms she is having. Has she had vomiting, fever, pain? Has she been seen by a doctor at all yet? With only knowing she has had diarrhea for 2 weeks, would say monitor diet to include high protein, low dairy, no simple sugars and lots of water. Would recommend evaluation if this has gone on two weeks already.

Question 4

my son doesnt eat, vomits and has loose stool. he cries at night when passing stool, the colour is yellow, what may be the problem ?

Accepted Answer

Gasterentritis: Keep him on clear liquid diet and take him to his pediatrician to be evaluated and treated.

Question 5

on vanc. now for c diff. 2nd day on it. still loose stools. how long till improvement with stool? also my stool is soft green look. wipe its yellow

Accepted Answer

C. Difficle: This is perfectly normal.  You need to be patient. This is a very hard infection to get control over.

Question 6

what causes yellow, loose stool for an extended period of time?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: There are multiple causes and the most likely is diet.However,there are medical reason such as problems with Gallbladder,liver,pancrease,parasites,medications,gilbert syndrome and celiac disease.Cirrhosis of the liver &amp; hepatitis reduce/eliminate bile salts that help  digest food and absorb nutrients. Gallstones or sludge in the gallbladder reduces bile that reaches your intestine also

Question 7

can omeprazole cause light loose stool (lightest brown yellow it could possibly be). started taking friday - symptoms started on monday.

Accepted Answer

Loose stools : yes Omeprazole can cause loose stools along with reflux . Make sure you take it on empty stomach and after 20 min eat or drink something

Question 8

hi i'm 40 and scared i've got panceatic cancer i've had loose stools on and off for about 6 weeks and now there yellow i also drink alcholo a lot?

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Pancreatitis: The story of loose yellowish stools is sign of steatorrhea.  Here there is no pancreatic juice function to dissolve and absorb fat that can be measured by radioactive triolein. Also here is obstruction of bile duct .Steatorrhera not common with pancreatic Ca. More ilkely  pancreatitis  from common duct stone. Need ERCPand bx of pancreas duct and CAT scan of abdomen.

Question 9

my one year old daughter has had whole cow's milk for about 3 weeks now. the past 4 days she has had 3-4 yellow loose stools. could she be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: It could be lactose intolerance. You could stop using it and see if symptom resolve. If symptom persist you better bring your daughter to see a doctor.

Question 10

my 3 months baby has so loose stool, she defecates only once daily, no smell, yellow..but sooo loose..she' on extra care formula.why?can it be normal?

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Yes: Babies can have a bowel movement after every feeding, once or twice a day, or once every other day. It's all normal. It may be very loose, like "thick soup". It's only abnormal if it is all water, or hard balls. Check with your doctor if you are concerned, but it is likely normal for her age.

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My 4.5 month old daughter has loose, bright yellow stool and has been very whiney and not eating as much. what could be causing this?

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Dear sir , iam having brown colour and yellow colour stools, no pain no bleeding some times loose stools what does this indicates.

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Took my daughter to triage,they said its nothing to worry about,but thats been 2 weeks now she has had very loose stools yellow in colour,not right ?

A member asked:

My son doesnt eat, vomits and has loose stool. he cries at night when passing stool, the colour is yellow, what may be the problem ?

A member asked:

On vanc. now for c diff. 2nd day on it. still loose stools. how long till improvement with stool? also my stool is soft green look. wipe its yellow

A member asked:

What causes yellow, loose stool for an extended period of time?

A member asked:

Can omeprazole cause light loose stool (lightest brown yellow it could possibly be). started taking friday - symptoms started on monday.

A member asked:

Hi i'm 40 and scared i've got panceatic cancer i've had loose stools on and off for about 6 weeks and now there yellow i also drink alcholo a lot?

A member asked:

My one year old daughter has had whole cow's milk for about 3 weeks now. the past 4 days she has had 3-4 yellow loose stools. could she be allergic?

A member asked:

My 3 months baby has so loose stool, she defecates only once daily, no smell, yellow..but sooo loose..she' on extra care formula.why?can it be normal?

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