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Suggest Remedies For Frequent Loose Stools

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Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017
Question: i have been having semi loose motions for 8-10days gets better with curd and light dient and again becomes semi loose - should i take an antibiotic like norflox tz since home remedies just makes it better but not fully fixed
plds advise
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please get your stool tested

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that semi solid stools are not a cause for concern. Unless it is due to a bacterial infection, taking Norflox TZ is of no use. If fact repeated use would lead to development of antibiotic resistance and it would be of no use when actually needed. I would insist you to get your stool checked for routine microscopy. Please get the test done and upload the report and I would guide you accordingly.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (18 minutes later)
the stools are at times loose and after having very light diet they become semi loose.
I have taken norflox tz only once about a year ago .and not a regular user of it . since this problem i cant go out and eat or have any alchohol .
Are there any symptoms of bacterial stomach infection that i can describe . since the time i had norflox over a year ago and got fixed thought of repeating a course as i am tired of trying to fix this with home remedies.pls confirm
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid alcohol. Stop trying to change the consistency of stool.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Semi solid stools are not abnormal. I do not think that there is any reason to even try to make it otherwise. I would insist you to stop trying. However, in order to clear any confusion I would insist you to get your stool tested.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Frequent Loose Stools

Brief Answer: Please get your stool tested Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that semi solid stools are not a cause for concern. Unless it is due to a bacterial infection, taking Norflox TZ is of no use. If fact repeated use would lead to development of antibiotic resistance and it would be of no use when actually needed. I would insist you to get your stool checked for routine microscopy. Please get the test done and upload the report and I would guide you accordingly. Let me know if I could help further. Regards