Question 1

how to cure loose stools?

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Chronic diarrhea ??: Sounds like you have a case of chronic diarrhea.  That can be caused by numerous things from infections to transient malabsorption syndromes to dietary problems. Why don't you make an appt with your doc and if he cannot help see a gastroenterologist.

Question 2

i have loose stools everyday, why?

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Get a check up: The possible causes are too many and thus beyond the capacity to answer on this forum. Please consult your physician to undergo a thorough physical examination and some lab test to get the correct diagnosis. Good luck !

Question 3

does chocolate cause loose stools?

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For some: For some people it may cause loose bowel movements either as a result of lactose or caffeine sensitivity. For others if you eat too much chocolate you may also have loose stools.

Question 4

how often is it ok to have loose stools?

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Question unclear: What do you mean by "loose"?  Is this a change? It is seldom normal to have this happen unless something in diet or an organism or other inflammatory process is in progress. Generally these are self-limited and resolve in under 5-7 days.  The daily frequency is also an issue. Be more specific in your question.  Best.

Question 5

why do i get loose stools every time i eat?

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Many reasons: Really hard to tell but common causes include ibs, celiac, ibd, bile salts, infectious or even dietary.

Question 6

what commonly causes loose stools in adults?

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Not always diarrhea: Stool texture (regardless of volume or frequency of movements) is defined by the bristol stool scale (bss), which ranges from 1 (hard, pellet stool) to 7 (loose, watery stool). Normal stool grades a 4 on the bss. On the other hand, "diarrhea" is defined by volume and stool frequency (typically more than 4-5 bowel movements/day). Tell your doctor as well about bleeding, fever, tenderness, & pain.

Question 7

what to do about food in toddlers loose stools?

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Poor digestion: The 'BRAT' diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast and the like) are foods recommended during bouts of diarrhea because they help bind the stool and are easier to digest.

Question 8

why have i got loose stools? in the islands on break

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Traveller's diarrhea: Food borne illness is when you eat food that makes you sick. Outbreaks may involve bacteria (salmonella, shigella, c.Perfringens, c.Botulinum, b.Cereus, v.Parahaemolyticus, campylobacter, staph aureus), virus (norwalk, hepatitis a), chemical (ciguatoxin, scobrotoxin, mushrooms, heavy metals), water contamination (giardia, s.Typhi), others. Watch out for "traveller's diarrhea" (especially etec).

Question 9

what thing to avoid eating when u have loose stools?

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Intestine infection?: A simple tummy ache with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, may be from a virus or bacteria infection, contaminated food, etc...  A normal person, not on medications, usually recovers easily. Taking a Pedialyte popsicle hourly, plus eating little else for 1 day, may settle things down. Sometimes a doctor's exam and stool tests for norovirus, Giardia, bacteria (S,S,C,Y), etc., are needed.

Question 10

what could be the explanation behind my loose stools?

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Loose Stoold: Bowel infections caused by viruses, bacteria and certain parasites frequently cause loose stools. Viral gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, is a common cause of episodic diarrhea. See you GI doctor for help.

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