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Can Fear And Anxiety Cause Loose Motions?

Dear Doctor, I am having exams in a couple of months time as you know. I am having loose motions since few days. I dont know the reason. My family doctor is telling it is because of fear. But i am not having fear. I am studying just with a back thought that i have to appear for exams and seriously studying. I dont know why acidity is caused because of this. What should be my approach towards Exams. Kindly suggest. Please suggest some good Psychiatrist since now u will not be around. That is what Ramaiyya People said that u have gone to Pondicherry. Is it true? regards Sachin 0000                                                                                                      
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Anxiety may can cause irritable bowel syndrome which may aggravate the loose stools.

Other possibilities like infection or food intolerence etc.

Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.

Use tablet pantoprazole. Use tablet sporulac.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Fear And Anxiety Cause Loose Motions?

Hello, Anxiety may can cause irritable bowel syndrome which may aggravate the loose stools. Other possibilities like infection or food intolerence etc. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet pantoprazole. Use tablet sporulac. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist