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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Frequent Loose Stool

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More on Diarrhea and Cancer

By Amy Thomas Health Expert

Diarrhea can be one of the more uncomfortable and embarrassing complications of cancer. We've all had it - enough said. People with cancer are prone to frequent loose or watery stools for many reasons. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, bone marrow transplant, and stress can all lead to diarrhea, and certain types of cancer can cause diarrhea directly. In addition to causing social and physical discomfort, uncontrolled diarrhea can be a serious health threat. Though the condition is not typically...

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions
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...symptoms. Is it possible to take the Humira more frequently?   Humira is a self-injected... Read more »

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Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management... Read more »

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Treating Depression with Natural Supplements: SAM-e and 5-HTP
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...recommends that you only take the minimum dosage and take frequent breaks from it.   It seems... Read more »

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A Patient's Perspective on the Doctor Patient Relationship
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...this.    My youngest son had green diarrhea and loose stools for the longest time when he was... Read more »

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Diets, diets, diets. . .What's an IBDer to do?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...when my gut has calmed a bit but I'm still having loose stools and cramps. When I think of foods... Read more »

Health Guide

Diarrhea
Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements Home Care Drink plenty of fluid to avoid becoming dehydrated. Start with... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and diet changes.Symptoms and CourseDiarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel but may develop at any point, including after... Read more »
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Home Management
...them, not only friends and family members but also doctors and nurses, should maintain strict hygiene:Frequent hand washing with antibacterial soap is particularly essential.Everyone should wash... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Complications
...colon.Ulcerative colitis is considered serious if the following symptoms are present:More than six movements a dayFrequent to persistent blood and mucus in the stool (in serious cases, stool is... Read more »

Medications

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...Almost half of all patients have diarrhea or more frequent/loose stools while taking this... Read more »

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