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Is Persistent Loose Stool A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016
Question: I have what seems lately very loose runny stools. Been going on for months now. Not diarrhea but just loose. Is that a possible symptom of something serious?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing too serious, but it does indicate some underlying condition

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Loose stools that last that long, and without any other apparent symptom (e.g. fever), could be related to an abnormality of the digestive tract, and is possibly related to conditions like:

+Irritable bowel syndrome
+Inflammatory bowel disease
+Diverticulosis
+Intestinal polyps
+Celiac disease
+Intolerance to certain foods (e.g. diary, gluten, etc.)
+Tumors
and a few others.

In such circumstances, I would recommend a consultation with a gastroenterologist and urge you to request for a colonoscopy which will help provide us with much needed information on the status of your bowels.

I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Persistent Loose Stool A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Nothing too serious, but it does indicate some underlying condition Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Loose stools that last that long, and without any other apparent symptom (e.g. fever), could be related to an abnormality of the digestive tract, and is possibly related to conditions like: +Irritable bowel syndrome +Inflammatory bowel disease +Diverticulosis +Intestinal polyps +Celiac disease +Intolerance to certain foods (e.g. diary, gluten, etc.) +Tumors and a few others. In such circumstances, I would recommend a consultation with a gastroenterologist and urge you to request for a colonoscopy which will help provide us with much needed information on the status of your bowels. I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.