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Loose Stools Post Delivery, Had Severe Constipation During Pregnancy. Worrisome?
hi i gave birth 3 weeks ago and have had loose stools ever since today it was more like water so has gotten worse, during pregnancy i was badly constipated and during the birth i was badly constipated but did manage to pass some before baby was born with a lot of difficulty should i be worried that my stools are so loose and will it ever get back to normal
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Hello,
Possible issue with gut hormones making hypersecretion of the intestine tract.
Proper care of control of anxiety, supportive medications cure at earliest without any problem.
Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids till the medical help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Possible issue with gut hormones making hypersecretion of the intestine tract.
Proper care of control of anxiety, supportive medications cure at earliest without any problem.
Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids till the medical help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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