Clay stools

Hi, Usually green stools indicate that you food is being digested a little faster than it should actually get digested. The cause could be the use of laxative or an antibiotic. If you have this on a regular basis,you have to take care about it and take it seriously because your body is lacking essential nutrients,or if it is just for two days as you mentioned then you don't need to worry. The commonest cause is intestinal infection for which an antibiotic like a ofloxacin,ornidazole,refixime( ...

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My father had black stools (upon test it had occult blood), they did endoscopy and found an ulcer in lesser curvature. they did sclerotherapy. after couple of days the stools were normal in color. he got discharged. biopsy showed H.pylori and he was given h.pylori kit, orafer xt and cobadex since he had become anemic. after 2 days he fell unconscious, pissed in pants and later passed stools brown again. hospitalized him again. occult blood was present in stools from tests. they did endoscopy and found no bleeding from ulcer where sclerotherpy was done. everything normal in the stomoch and in both duodenum. he is still passing brown stools. donot know why ? please give your opinion.

Hi, Brown coloured usually may be even normal because of a little high billirubin content in stools. But there is also occult blood in stools so the blood must be coming from some place(intestines,stomach,duodenum) and it has been seen by a endoscopy that your oesophagus and stomach and duodenum are normal,now there can be blood from other sites, from lower gastro intestinal tract (colon,rectum). However if the occult blood is less or if it does not come again then you might not worry about it ...

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I have severe constipation which has led to anal fissure for last 10 years. Tried almost all type of medicine- ayurvedic and homeopathic. Nothing seems to be working. Stools are very hard. Will taking Nutrolin B capsules help in constipation.

no,rather laxatives might,natural (isabgol)or synthetic.R u hypothyroid,obese,diabetic, ...

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Baby is suffering from cold and more importantly cough since past 2 days. Doctor has prescribed T-minic drops 0.5 ml oral for 3 days and post to which cough didnot subside, then to use Kufril drops 0.5 ml thrice a day. However on using first instance of T-minic baby had pooped 4 times (Can be because he was on antibiotics just a week back for ear infection. His stools were more in number atleast twice after every feed. But once medicnes are stopped his stools were back to normal and he poops only once a day). and also his cough has increased very much. His feeding routine got slightly distrubed as he is not able to complete the bottle with ease. He leaves an ounce or so sometimes due to stuffy nose or congestion. Are these medications safe for a 5 month old baby? if not what precautions to be taken to soothe him from cough and cold?

Thanks for your query... First of all we need to exclude lower respiratory tract infection which may include pneumonia or bronchiolitis.Take your child to a paediatrician for clinical examination.U mentioned your child was on antibiotics 3 times in last 4 months.Was it due to lactose intolerance only leading to loose motions or for some other illness also ?? Has exclusive bottle feeding advised to you by a paediatrician after diagnosis of lactose intolerance or the child was bottle fed since bi ...

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My 3 year old has bad hives. I believe they are hives like urticaria but he was diagnosed with eczema since he was 1 year old. Now hes over 3 1/2 and it has exploded covering 80% of his body like rashes, bumps, very dry skin. His skin on legs looks like a bad sunburn and regular baths are a nightmare as the water irritates him as well as ANY kind of moisturizer. He look away Lanoline from AMD and spent over $1k in lotions and stuff alone. Food allegies were done and low on corn, wheat, oranges, soy, and few other items. Just keeping him 100% in home with air conditioner set at 68 degrees with air purifier going, new blanket, strict diet IT DOES ZERO. Im so frustrated. He went from little manageable eczema to a full blown mess. Been to doctors so many times as well as dermatologist and allergist to no aval. Also had soft yellow stools for a long time. Any kind of pressure to face turns it to a red mess and with hot skin.

Hello, Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your son's problem. Unfortunately it is not possible to give on opinion on management without seeing the rash and the extent of the problem. For that I would need photographs and this would require asking a premium question on the site. I'll do my best if you choose to do so. Regards. ...

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Hey doctor I had a football game last Thursday. A teammate fell on my leg and I had pulled my muscle. I worked through it and Friday the day after I couldn't walk now it's all worked out but I have this swelling that's gross is like I can mold it like it's play doh or clay can you help me out

maybe you have a ruptured calf muscle or a haematoma which is getting organised. you need a consulation by a orthopaedic surgeon who will diagnose it and may be confirm it with usg/MRI .but this requires an urgency as you are so young and it should be treated soon and not neglected. ...

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For the past six months I have experienced dull chest pains lasting two to five miniutes sometimes longer sometimes shorter, similar to heart burn. And occasional nausea.At first it was on the upper left but now it is in the middle of my chest. During this period I also have occasional clear jelly like phlegm balls two to three times a day although not continual. I have had blood test,chest X-rays,angiogram all negative.lastly, my stools have been inconsistent sometimes firm other times watery?No fevers,chills,headaches Please advise.

Suggest evaluation with both upper and lower GI endoscopy. Avoid spicy food. Have frequent small feeds. Most likely to have GERD. ...

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My Daughter has 5-6 stools a day. She is almost 12 months. She has been like this ever since I remember. It is soft but nit too soft. Sometimes it is quite loose. She is very happy and doesnt seem ti be upset. She has varied healthy diet. Still breast fed, but also has cows milk on food and cereal and formula sometimes. Shall I be concerned?

Is the stool too bulky and frothy? Is she gaining weight proprly? Having ruled out these factors, we can consider this condition acceptable. Initiation of toilet training will help in forming a proper bowel habit and complete evacuation. ...

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I have Severe upper belly pain after eating The pain can start soon after.. I don't have any burning from heartburn or anything. But the pain can last 1-5 hrs after eating along with clay colored stool, A week is to long to hurt this bad....

dear Misty your complaints of abdominal pain and clay colored stool point to problem in hepatobiliary system ie liver bileduct or pancreas get your blood tests done and USG of abdomen done immediately ...

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