Why Am I Having Pencil Thin Stool, Frequent Bowel Movements, Diarrhea And Incontinence?

Posted on Sun, 6 May 2018

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Question : Pencil thin stool. Suddenly having to go several times per day(8 to 9) and bm very little each time.
Diarrhea and leakage.
This started suddenly about 4 weeks ago. It ironically started after I ate Sushi 4 weeks ago.
Could it be Parasites?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial or protozoal infection medically called gastroenteritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details.
Most likely initially you had acute bacterial or protozoal gastroenteritis which get converted into chronic gastroenteritis and causes inflammation in intestines therefore every moment of intestine would cause pain or spasm.As intestines are inflamed large amount of mucous would be secreted along with improper water absorption causing stools to be watery.

So what i would suggest you is to take-
Tab imodium 4mg thrice daily to stop stools.Its over the counter.Things would be much better after 2nd dose.
Any probiotic can be taken twice daily.
Till now its was all over the counter.
If you can manage get a prescription him-
Cefiximine 200mg twice daily
Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily(would cover bacteria and protozoans also).
They would kill the bacteria and protozosns inside.
Thanks.

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