Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions During Pregnancy

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: Hi, I am six months pregnant and am suffering from loose motions since morning. I strictly eat home made food, could the loose motions be because of medications? My doc had suggetsed Argipreg since yesterday and am suffering from loose motions today. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Loose motions are unlikely to be due to medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns about loose stools.

Following is my reply:

1. Loose motions are unlikely to be due to medicines.

2. Please keep eating food normally and drink lots of water.

3. Stop argipregfor 2 days to be on safer side and start again after your loose motions come under control

I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar