I have been having loose motions for the last week, and I get them almost every time after taking fluids or meals. What could be causing this problem, and which treatment may help stop it?
Vikas Singh
M Pharmacy
Loose motions continuing for a week after meals or fluids can happen due to stomach infection, food poisoning, food intolerance, IBS, contaminated water, stress, or irritation of the intestines after an infection. Frequent loose stools may also lead to weakness, dehydration, stomach cramps, or loss of appetite if not controlled properly. When symptoms continue for many days, a proper medical evaluation becomes important. Drinking enough fluids such as ORS, coconut water, and plain water may help prevent dehydration. Eating light foods like rice, banana, curd, toast, khichdi, or soup may reduce stomach irritation. Avoid oily foods, spicy items, outside food, alcohol, and excess tea or coffee until the stomach settles. Doctors may advise probiotics, infection treatment, or other medicines depending on the exact cause, but medicines should only be taken after proper medical advice. Please consult a doctor soon if you develop fever, blood in stool, severe stomach pain, vomiting, dizziness, weight loss, or ongoing weakness, as stool tests or further evaluation may be needed.
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