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Loose stools
Loose stools is a symptom in which a person's stool (poop) does not hold its shape after it goes into the toilet. Instead of remaining a shaped piece of poop, the poop spreads out in the toilet bowl water. Very loose stool is called diarrhea. Loose stool can be caused by infections, certain foods or drinks, drug side effects, etc...
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What commonly causes loose stools in adults?
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Why have i got loose stools? in the islands on break
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What could be the explanation behind my loose stools?
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What is the difference between loose stools and diarhhea?
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I have had loose stools 4 to 5 times a day for the past 4yrs, what cna be causing this?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Ive had loose stools with mucus and clear mucus on its own come out of anus for a week shall I see a doctor???
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A 21-year old female asked:
Ive had mucus in my stools and mucus when I wipe for 3 weeks now and very small loose stools and now I keep feeling nauseous morning or night???
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A 21-year old female asked:
I dont know whats goin on but i have been gettin white stuff on my stools like tissue but not n also gettin really loose stools its not all time???
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I don't know what's goin on but I have been gettin white stuff on my stools like tissue but not n also gettin really loose stools its not all time?
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A 31-year old male asked:
loose stool for 6 month kid?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can a mutivitamin give you loose stools?
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Does taking zental give you loose stools?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can your gallbladder give u loose stools? If so what is recommended?
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A 40-year old asked:
I have been having a loose stool for the last two days. In Mongolia?
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A 29-year old asked:
What can I eat to make my stool harder? I'm sick of having loose stool!
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A 81-year old female asked:
When is best time to take metamucil for loose stools? 1 tsp a day enough?
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A 34-year old asked:
I have stool problem from last 2 year. Passing loose stool only in the morning?
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A member asked:
My anus is burning after having a loose stool. What does that mean? Could it be something i atet?
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My anus is burning after having a loose stool. What does that mean? Could it be something i atet?
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A 29-year old female asked:
i am having loose stool just every morning with gas and pain but its all bearable what causes it and i feel ok after that ?
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A 30-year old asked:
I am a 57 year old male and for over 6 months i have/am having the runs or very loose stools and wonder if that could be normal?
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A 43-year old male asked:
I've had loose stools for the past 15 years on a regular basis. Is there anything to worry about if I have a colonoscopy every five years?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I get frequent loose stools (GI tests normal) and have for many years. Do frequent loose stools over time cause any long term health problems?
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A 25-year old female asked:
8mo old usually has loose stools. Last 3 days they have been firm, like playdoh, but not dry. Today she cried during every BM. What should I do?
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my 15mths old toddler is having loose stools (not exactly diarrhoea) for almost 3 weeks now. he is not teething and not being sick.diet hasnt changed?
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A 36-year old asked:
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Can lyme disease cause loose stools?
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Can greasy fast food make loose stool?
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