Question 1

just had a buffet of grilled food. went back had some urge to defecate. went to do so and found out to have dark brown watery stool. felt giddy too. ?

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Food borne illness.: Sounds like you may have contracted a food-borne illness, either from the food itself or from others who may have handled the food with unclean hands.  This may last a few days. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

Question 2

i had brown, watery stools 2 days ago, and clay colored stools today.   should i worry?  what if my stools return to normal tmrw?

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Exam/tests: Clay colored stool can be a sign of liver issues and change in your bowel movements can be a sign of intestinal issues. Call your physician and get a complete exam and workup.

Question 3

i had stomach cramps on thursday and yesterday and today i had the urge to go to the loo. when i did, i passed light brown watery stools.

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Diarrhea: When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements (or stools) are loose and watery. It’s very common and usually not serious.

Many people get diarrhea once or twice each year. It normally lasts 2 to 3 days, and you can treat it with over-the-counter medicines.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea#1

Question 4

i've had severe diarrhea for more than a year. i have light brown watery stools five or six times a day, which is highly annoying. all of it tends to get in the way as i'm a college teacher with three hour lectures. thanks so much?

Accepted Answer

: There are several possible causes. Some are inconvenient but not serious (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome), others more serious or even dangerous, like inflammatory bowel disease, certain infections, and others. The question is why you haven't sought medical care before now. Do it soon, either your primary care physician, or perhaps directly consult with a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

Question 5

epigastric pain, alternating not constant, with watery brown stool around 300-400 ml just once. pain continues after bowel movement pain score 2/10?

Accepted Answer

Colon,abdominal pain: Many things can cause pain and diarrhea. You need a gastroenterologist. Common things are infections, inflammation, and tumors. Best guess with limited information is infectious, can be vital or bacterial. Most are self limited and better with fluids and time. Pls seek professional help.

Question 6

my stool is a light brown and very watery i have between 10 -15 minuets of straight watery stool. it is more watery then dihrea is this serious?

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Watery diarrhea: In episodic diarrhea, the key thing, assuming there is no blood in the diarrhea, is the possibility of dehydration. If you have diarrhea such as this, it is important to drink lots of fluids to rehydrate yourself. Sometimes medication such as Lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) is useful to slow it down, although it is usually self-limited. See your doctor if it does not resolve in several days. Good luck.

Question 7

morning of my colonoscopy. followed vowel prep the t, yet watery stool is brown. doc said if it's watery don't worry but i heard it can't be brown?

Accepted Answer

Maybe ok: Optimally it should be clear and watery. Any dark color stool may hide small polyps. At times they can do a water enema in office before the procedure. It's doctor dependent, just discuss w your doctor before  the procedure. Make sure the prepp is all finished. You want to consume 16oz of water after each liter of prepp.

Question 8

what should i do for lose watery stool.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This could be due to multiple different causes.  Warrants an exam and possible treatment.

Question 9

what is the cause of a green, watery stool?

Accepted Answer

Rapid transit: Rapid transit time through the intestines.

Question 10

what causes bloody watery  stool during marathon?

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Runner trots: Long-distance/marathon runners can experience an unpleasant symptom associated with prolonged exercise: diarrhea. Also known as "runner's trots" or "runner's diarrhea, " exercise-induced diarrhea can result in severe cramping, constipation and loose, watery stools during or after an exercise session. While the exact cause of exercise-induced diarrhea is unknown.

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Just had a buffet of grilled food. went back had some urge to defecate. went to do so and found out to have dark brown watery stool. felt giddy too. ?

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I had brown, watery stools 2 days ago, and clay colored stools today. should i worry? what if my stools return to normal tmrw?

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I had stomach cramps on thursday and yesterday and today i had the urge to go to the loo. when i did, i passed light brown watery stools.

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I've had severe diarrhea for more than a year. i have light brown watery stools five or six times a day, which is highly annoying. all of it tends to get in the way as i'm a college teacher with three hour lectures. thanks so much?

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Epigastric pain, alternating not constant, with watery brown stool around 300-400 ml just once. pain continues after bowel movement pain score 2/10?

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My stool is a light brown and very watery i have between 10 -15 minuets of straight watery stool. it is more watery then dihrea is this serious?

A member asked:

Morning of my colonoscopy. followed vowel prep the t, yet watery stool is brown. doc said if it's watery don't worry but i heard it can't be brown?

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What should i do for lose watery stool.?

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What is the cause of a green, watery stool?

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What causes bloody watery stool during marathon?

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