Question 1

I'm vegan and recently i've been having loose stools (not diarrhea- just not firm stools) 2-3 times/ day. is this bcz of my diet? anything to help?

Accepted Answer

What you don't say is/whats new! If you have been on the same diet for years, but the loose BMs are new, then possibly not.   If you just started a new supplement or eating Mentos, its probably that.  If NOTHING has changed, then you may have a more complex and possibly urgent problem.  It's OK to have 3 controlled soft BMs a day.  It's NOT normal to have urgent or very watery BMs.  Consider seein

Question 2

How do i find out what is causing bloating and loose stools (not diarrhea or watery) ?

Accepted Answer

There are lots of reasons (some quite concerning) for abdominal discomfort /bloating, but not all of them are due to the GI tract. Also, functional syndromes may be present without underlying inflammation or structural pathology to account for associated altered stools.  Check with your doctor for examination ; treatment options, particularly since your problem sounds like it is ongoing.

Question 3

Is having one or two single loose stools (not diarrhea) a week ibs? i treated myself with loperamide. now constipated and i have mucus? ibs?

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IBS is usually  associated with episodic pain, diarrhea and/or  constipation  , along with mucus. The traditional treatment is treating the symptoms, either the diarrhea  or constipation.
The real cause most likely is stress related , and also more prevalent  in certain personalities that are more in the Anxiety/Obsessive traits.
I treat patients with discussions , then SSRI's.

Question 4

Loose stool (not diarrhea) 3-4x day for 3 days. no fever or loss of appetite, mild cramps and sick feeling just before each episode. no loss of appetite. finished course of amoxicillin a week ago but no side effects during.  doctor or wait it out?

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Doctor might check for C. difficile intestinal infection. Culturelle probiotics help some people. There are many Lactobacillus types, and different studies have tried various amounts of billions CFUs (colony forming units). There is not much good research that one can find on one particular brand or strain of Lactobacillus, but the GG strain in Culturelle decreased diarrhea in antibiotic users.

Question 5

Am i align probiotic, due to ibs-c (constipation) now have loose stools (not diarrhea just loose ) should i stop the probiotic?

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May reduce the frequency also.

Question 6

Can ngu, acute hiv, &/or anxiety cause muscle/joint pain,hot flashes (no fever), loose stool (not diarrhea), pins & needles in hands? neg hiv 6 months

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NGU cannot do this. Acute HIV could, but only in the first 2-4 weeks, and would also cause sore throat, fever, generalized lymph node enlargements, and/or skin rash. Further, HIV testing overrules everything else. Even with typical symptoms, negative test beyond 6-8 weeks proves HIV isn't the cause. And yes, most of this could be psychological -- anxiety, depression, etc. Consider counseling.

Question 7

Myself & kids(2&3yrs old)have had an upset tummy,almost a week now,acidic loose stool but not diarrhea as such.its a few times a day,seldom cramping&sometimes a little mucus&flatulence),no other symptoms.we have been taking probiotics and septogaurd?

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Bananas, applesauce , rice and toast is a good stand by treatment . Sound like you all have a viral illness that needs to pass, focus on maintaining good hydration

Question 8

I have an itchy anus at night, once i lay in bed, and have been having loose stools, but not always diarrhea. can anyone help?

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There are many potential causes including worms, candida, hemorrhoids; see your doctor;

Question 9

35 weeks pregnant and been having soft/loose stools but not like diarrhea?

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Pregnancy induces a number of changes and one may be some change in bowel habits. 
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 10

Can a mutivitamin give you loose stools?

Accepted Answer

If your multivitamin is high in magnesium, you're getting a laxative effect equivalent to taking milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide). Alternatively, some pill vehicles can cause loose stool, even if the pill ingredients do not. In any case, stop taking the supplement & if diarrhea persists, another cause must be sought.

Loose stool not diarrhea

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How do i find out what is causing bloating and loose stools (not diarrhea or watery) ?

Is having one or two single loose stools (not diarrhea) a week ibs? i treated myself with loperamide. now constipated and i have mucus? ibs?