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What Causes Frequent Stools In A Brain Stroke Bedridden Patient?

Hello,
My 76 yrs mother has sufferd a brain stroke on 9th May.SHe is bedridden and has a cathedr.She has been passing stool on a frequent basis 6-7 times a day.What could be the reason and what steps do i take.(Stool test/stool culture test have been done) ?Thnaks
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Respected user , hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many reasons for the same as
- side effects of certain drugs given for stroke
- certain antibiotics induced ( may be for catheter ) like amoxycillin or else
- laxative given in prescription for smooth bowel evacuation
- anxiety , stress related hyper activity of gut
- altered gut flora mechanisms from variety of causes

Hope this will clear your query .
Welcome for further assistance .
Regards .
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What Causes Frequent Stools In A Brain Stroke Bedridden Patient?

Respected user , hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are many reasons for the same as - side effects of certain drugs given for stroke - certain antibiotics induced ( may be for catheter ) like amoxycillin or else - laxative given in prescription for smooth bowel evacuation - anxiety , stress related hyper activity of gut - altered gut flora mechanisms from variety of causes Hope this will clear your query . Welcome for further assistance . Regards .