Question 1

what can i eat to make my stool harder? i'm sick of having loose stool!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you have chronically loose stools you could have a chronic bowel problem (inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome) which may be treated.  You should see your doctor for further evaluation.  Generally you should avoid dairy, salads, artifical sweetners and fruits.  Starches (pasta, potatoes, rice) are helpful.  Occasionally a fiber suppliment may be helpful as well.

Question 2

8mo old usually has loose stools. last 3 days they have been firm, like playdoh, but not dry. today she cried during every bm. what should i do?

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Increase fluids: Most important to intermittent constipation is to make sure the child is getting plenty of fluids. At 8 months, can add a few ounces of water to daily formula intake, and if stools are harder than normal, a few ounces of juice can be added from a cup as well. Don't get into habit of juice from a bottle. Add a little extra fiber into diet. If problem persists, talk to doc about what meds may help.

Question 3

1yr boy passes watery loose stool once in the morning n 1 in evening which is soft in consistency, he had diner around 9pm, cause of morning stool?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your child has only had a watery stool once or twice in a day, and it isn't a frequent occurrence, there is no real concern. Different foods, changes in appetite, changes in digestion can cause this once in a while. If your child is having &gt;4-5 watery stools/day on a regular basis, he should see a doctor.

Question 4

lower ab pain-urgency to pass stool and feeling relieve, few min after again and again, having loose stool in the last one and finally symptoms stops.

Accepted Answer

Irritable bowel: is one thing that can explain some of your symptoms, especially if it has been going on for quite some time. Treatment is focusing on treating the main symptom, in this case loose stool or diarrhea. If started happening recently, have think about infection, especially if there is blood and/or mucus in the stool. See your doc for further evaluation and treatment, which may consist of antibiotics

Question 5

tip of stool is hard and followed by loose stool.. plz tell reason?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: The tip of the stool may have had more fluid extracted from it so it may be harder. It is generally not a worry signal.

Question 6

wat is the cause my 1 yr boy passes loose stool during sleep every morning around 7, 8 am?

Accepted Answer

Not listening: As I have suggested to you before, stop giving your child 12 ounces of milk before bedtime. Also check to see if he. Is lactose intolerant.

Question 7

bowl moments went from hard logs to skinny soft loose stool. why might this be? bit foul smell

Accepted Answer

Constipation: It is always better to have soft stools. I bet there is a new change in your diet, and probably you are eating more vegetables and drinking more fluids and this is healthy. Sometimes when we are always stressed out our bowel movement is softer and more frequent.

Question 8

i have loose motion.when i use the toilet, after little loose stool, i feel something hard that seems to move when i press, but doesn't come out.why?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid?: This sounds like it may be a pro lapsing internal hemorrhoid.

Question 9

im 21 y/o female i've been having stomach gurgling for a month and urge to stool plus loose stools for 2 weeks . i pass stools once a day i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

Check: these are non specific symptoms. I Mena that these could be the result of several conditions. I would consider seeing a doctor and taking stool cultures. Maybe a scope. For now eat yogurt twice a day to restore  normal intestinal bacteria. Www.Drlugo.Com

Question 10

i pass loose stool once everyday.could it be ibs or anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: It could, but unfortunately other medical conditions can cause it as well. Would suggest keeping a log with the type of food you eat and ensuing symptoms and seeing your doc as work up may be needed.

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What can i eat to make my stool harder? i'm sick of having loose stool!

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8mo old usually has loose stools. last 3 days they have been firm, like playdoh, but not dry. today she cried during every bm. what should i do?

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1yr boy passes watery loose stool once in the morning n 1 in evening which is soft in consistency, he had diner around 9pm, cause of morning stool?

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Lower ab pain-urgency to pass stool and feeling relieve, few min after again and again, having loose stool in the last one and finally symptoms stops.

A member asked:

Tip of stool is hard and followed by loose stool.. plz tell reason?

A member asked:

Wat is the cause my 1 yr boy passes loose stool during sleep every morning around 7, 8 am?

A member asked:

Bowl moments went from hard logs to skinny soft loose stool. why might this be? bit foul smell

A member asked:

I have loose motion.when i use the toilet, after little loose stool, i feel something hard that seems to move when i press, but doesn't come out.why?

A member asked:

Im 21 y/o female i've been having stomach gurgling for a month and urge to stool plus loose stools for 2 weeks . i pass stools once a day i'm worried?

A member asked:

I pass loose stool once everyday.could it be ibs or anxiety?

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