Question 1

i have a mild case of diverticulosis. i was told i can eat anything, but i am having difficulty with any kind of calcium supplement. i am vegetarian and have loose stools. how do i get calcium in me?

Accepted Answer

: You can try milk product. Eggs.

Question 2

how to cure loose stools?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how often is it ok to have loose stools?

Accepted Answer

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 4

do gastritis cuase loose stools?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Any GI irritation can cause loose stools.

Question 5

can a mutivitamin give you loose stools?

Accepted Answer

Check ingredients...: 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.

Question 6

why we get loose stools? how to avoid them?

Accepted Answer

Frequent loose poop?: "Loose stools" means different things to different people. "Frequent stools" also has many meanings (some call twice a day frequent; others 4 times a day frequent). One's primary care doctor can get the entire story and maybe run some tests. There may be an infection, food poisoning toxin, celiac disease, some sort of hormonal problem, medication effects, malabsorption of certain nutrients, etc...

Question 7

can eating a lot of eggs cause loose stools?

Accepted Answer

It may: For some people too many eggs can create loose stools and excess gas.

Question 8

does green loose stools associate with giardia?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: An infection with giardia can present with diarrhea or constipation or neither.  Stool color is not a reliable way to determine the organism responsible, if any.  Only a test for parasites can do this, and it takes checking 3 stool samples, because the parasites may not be present in every stool. See your doctor and get tested.

Question 9

when is best time to take metamucil for loose stools?

Accepted Answer

Any time: Any time is fine.

Question 10

passing loose stools for 4 days with slight headache ?

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Covid-19: Covid Symptoms include: Fever, Cough, Headache, Fatigue, Muscle/body aches, Loss of Smell/Taste, Sore throat, Nausea/Diarrhea, nasal congestion and assorted rashes. If you are showing 2 or more symptoms, you should self isolate and be tested. If you are positive treat symptoms with Acetaminophen (for headache, fever, body aches, sore throat), lots of fluids and rest

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I have a mild case of diverticulosis. i was told i can eat anything, but i am having difficulty with any kind of calcium supplement. i am vegetarian and have loose stools. how do i get calcium in me?

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How to cure loose stools?

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How often is it ok to have loose stools?

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Do gastritis cuase loose stools?

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Can a mutivitamin give you loose stools?

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Why we get loose stools? how to avoid them?

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Can eating a lot of eggs cause loose stools?

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Does green loose stools associate with giardia?

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When is best time to take metamucil for loose stools?

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Passing loose stools for 4 days with slight headache ?

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