Suggest Remedies For Frequent Bowel Movements And Dark Stool

Posted on Tue, 2 Aug 2016

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Question : I have uncontrollable bowels at times. The stool remains and oozes out like mush. The stools are dark brown and the last time I went through this last week, it went on for more than 5days and the soreness created a terrible big bubble at the entrance to my PO hole. It has been bleeding lightly since my stools firmed up again. This is horrible and very worrisome. Please advise. Thank you so much. Susan

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like you had infection of Lower Gastrointestinal tract.In Dysentery, loose motions are associated with blood.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily for 5 days along with Pre and probiotic capsule twice daily for 5 days to my patients with similar complaints.
Avoid outside food.
Another condition that has to be excluded is Fissure in Ano.
Eat high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids and take fresh fruits and vegetables.
Please consult your surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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