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What Causes Uncontrollable Brown Stools?

I woke up with a spread of brown poop all over my underwear. I was half asleep when I was on the toilet pooping the rest out. I went to wipe, only to find a pudding-like substance all over my bottom. I freaked out and took a shower. What does this mean? I did eat quite unhealthy the day before. I was also pushing a lot on the toilet before bed to try to poop. Nothing came out until now. Help.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Soiling of underwear due to uncontrolled motion can be due to the following reasons:
- Since you ate unhealthy food the day before it caused enterocolitis causing loose stools probably with mucus formation.
- Controlling mucus is impossible as it is very slippery hence you got the soiling.

Hence I would advise you the following:
- Send the sample of stool for tests.
- If there is an evidence of an infection, get a proper course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole for 5 days; you need a valid prescription from your Doctor.
- Also take plenty of fluids and electrolyte solution to maintain hydration.
- Take rest as such accident can occur due to uncontrollable passage os stool, just to be sure.
- Take probiotics, bananas and curds to maintain the normal bacterial flora of intestine.

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

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
General Surgeon
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What Causes Uncontrollable Brown Stools?

Hi, Soiling of underwear due to uncontrolled motion can be due to the following reasons: - Since you ate unhealthy food the day before it caused enterocolitis causing loose stools probably with mucus formation. - Controlling mucus is impossible as it is very slippery hence you got the soiling. Hence I would advise you the following: - Send the sample of stool for tests. - If there is an evidence of an infection, get a proper course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole for 5 days; you need a valid prescription from your Doctor. - Also take plenty of fluids and electrolyte solution to maintain hydration. - Take rest as such accident can occur due to uncontrollable passage os stool, just to be sure. - Take probiotics, bananas and curds to maintain the normal bacterial flora of intestine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant General Surgeon