Question 1

is drinking yakult good for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Fermented milk: Yakult is a probiotic dairy product made by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of the bacterium "Lactobacillus casei Shirota." The product has almost twice as much sugar per 100grams as Coca Cola or orange juice (18 grams versus 10grams). There are probably less caloric ways to get your dose of probiotics.

Question 2

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 3

im having loose stools after every meal i eat it started when i started to drink more than enough water liker 20 glasses a day  iused to drink2-3total?

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Need to examine: Drinking more water would not cause diarrhea. The two events are likely coincidental. If you have had unintended weight loss, it is imperative that you consult a physician. 
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Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

8 month old vomiting and loose stools for past 5 days. have over the counter medication but not seem to be working. should i wait this out? baby not able to eat without vomiting but okay to drink breastmilk. no temp?

Accepted Answer

Infection/allergy: Gastrointestinal infections and food allergies may present with these symptoms. Continue to feed as usual and keep your baby well hydrated.  Adjust diet to avoid other sources of dairy, but add a baby yogurt daily. Bananas and rice cereal may help to relieve the diarrhea, but fluids are of utmost importance. Avoid full strength fruit juices and provide pedialyte.

Question 10

my one year old just started drinking milk. he's fine with 2%. but when he drinks whole milk he got bad gas pains, loose stools and bad diaper rash.

Accepted Answer

Normal: This can be normal. It is recommended that children at 1 year be drinking whole milk. Unlikely due to lactose intolerance since he can already drink 2% milk fine.

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Is drinking yakult good for diarrhea?

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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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Im having loose stools after every meal i eat it started when i started to drink more than enough water liker 20 glasses a day iused to drink2-3total?

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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:

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?

A member asked:

Does drinking alcohol cause loose stools?

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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?

A member asked:

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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8 month old vomiting and loose stools for past 5 days. have over the counter medication but not seem to be working. should i wait this out? baby not able to eat without vomiting but okay to drink breastmilk. no temp?

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My one year old just started drinking milk. he's fine with 2%. but when he drinks whole milk he got bad gas pains, loose stools and bad diaper rash.

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