Question 1

does drinking alcohol cause loose stools?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol malabsorptio: Diarrhea, weight loss and osteoporosis are prominent symptoms and clinical signs of alcoholism. One of several possible factors causing this clinical picture is small intestinal damage leading to malabsorption alcohol inhibits the breakdown of nutrients into usable molecules by decreasing secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas (2). Alcohol impairs nutrient absorption by damaging the cell.

Question 2

have numerous echogenic gallstones /extensive shadowing 3.1 mild wall thickening. no pain eating anything pizza / burgers . semi loose stools 50 % of time. i drink a lot of alcohol 3 days a wk. surgeon wants to remove gallblader im 72 am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

: There is no absolute indication of cholecystectomy for asymptomatic gallstones (cholelithiasis) unless your primary doctor and surgeon suspect chronic pancreatitis as the cause of loose stool. Alcohol does not cause gallstones and cholelithiasis by itself does not cause loose stool but there is certain relationship between alcohol, cholelithiasis and chronic pancreatitis.

Question 3

can frequent, chronic drinking (alcohol) cause fecal blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chronic drinking can lead to gastric irritation, ulcer and duodenal ulcers. These may bleed allowing blood into the GI tract and eventually will be seen in the stool.

Question 4

my girlfriend has stomach pain and blood in stool. can this be caused by not eating and drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol intake can cause bleeding in the intestine through multiple mechanisms. Alcohol is a poison and never did anybody any good. Your girl friend would be better served by not drinking. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

can drinking a lot of water cause you to have loose stools first it was ok i eat a peanut butter sandwichstools was ok then it was loose why ?

Accepted Answer

No: drinking water does not cause loose stools.  You may be starting a viral gastroenteritis.

Question 6

does drinking alcohol make you pass a stool?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Oral stimulation with food or drink can prompt a bowel movement. However, alcohol is not known for this particular feature.

Question 7

black stool next day after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: It likely represent bleeding in your stomach or intestine.
Alcohol is a poison and it never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

pancreas concerns, luq pain front to back unchanged for 1.5 yr now, worse with alcohol, labs, chest xray, u/s normal. yellow stool when drinking alcohol along with pain. no history of acute panc..thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Yellow stool: Sounds like you are on the right path. Follow up with cat of pancreas and gall bladder. Follow with GI specialist . May need to measure pancreatic duct pressure.

Question 9

2,5 y.o. boy had loose stools, 2 per day (6 bristol scale) for 2 weeks, no other symptoms.  warm weather,he drink much watter than usual.it is normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: Since your child is acting well, the stools that you observe could be from a change in diet or from an increase in water as you describe and especially if there was an increase in juice or sweetened beverages.  If there is fever, cramping, abdominal pain, or blood in stools, further assessment would be recommended.

Question 10

when i eat eggs or waffles  or drink milk products i have loose stools and the feeling of having to go all the time?

Accepted Answer

More food diary: I would suggest you keep track of a more consistent, thorough food diary to see what other foods you are reacting to. Is there pattern of dairy? gluten products? You could also try a lactose free diet for two weeks to see if that helps the situation.

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Have numerous echogenic gallstones /extensive shadowing 3.1 mild wall thickening. no pain eating anything pizza / burgers . semi loose stools 50 % of time. i drink a lot of alcohol 3 days a wk. surgeon wants to remove gallblader im 72 am i at risk?

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Can frequent, chronic drinking (alcohol) cause fecal blood in stool?

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My girlfriend has stomach pain and blood in stool. can this be caused by not eating and drinking alcohol?

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Can drinking a lot of water cause you to have loose stools first it was ok i eat a peanut butter sandwichstools was ok then it was loose why ?

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Does drinking alcohol make you pass a stool?

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Black stool next day after drinking alcohol?

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Pancreas concerns, luq pain front to back unchanged for 1.5 yr now, worse with alcohol, labs, chest xray, u/s normal. yellow stool when drinking alcohol along with pain. no history of acute panc..thoughts?

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2,5 y.o. boy had loose stools, 2 per day (6 bristol scale) for 2 weeks, no other symptoms. warm weather,he drink much watter than usual.it is normal?

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When i eat eggs or waffles or drink milk products i have loose stools and the feeling of having to go all the time?

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