AskDocDoc
/
/
/
how to get loose motions
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 17M : 54S
background image
Click Here
background image
Digestive Health
Question #21319
136 days ago
173

how to get loose motions - #21319

Sara

I am in a bit of a weird situation and honestly, I’m kinda frustrated. Last week, I went out with friends and tried some street food that I probably shouldn’t have. Since then, my stomach’s been feeling all sorts of messed up. I don’t know if it’s food poisoning or what, but I’m seriously dealing with this discomfort and just can’t seem to figure out how to get loose motions. Like, I thought I’d have to rush to the bathroom, but it’s more like my stomach is just cramping and flipping. I’ve tried drinking some warm water and having ginger tea, but nothing really works. I read somewhere that some people do certain things just to encourage their body to have loose motions when they feel all backed up or swollen. That’s the thing, do I even need to push for loose motions? My gut health seems off, but I don’t want it to turn into something bigger. Should I be looking into over-the-counter meds or just ride it out? Honestly, I'm just wanting to know how to get loose motions without making it worse. If anyone’s dealt with this kinda thing, what did you do? What helped? Are there foods or home remedies that can actually assist? Got any quick fixes??

FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

If your stomach feels upset after eating street food, it’s pretty common to suspect food poisoning or another gastrointestinal irritation. Trying to intentionally induce loose motions isn’t generally recommended—it can make things worse, especially if your digestive system is already distressed. Instead, focus on restoring your gut’s balance. First, assess your actual symptoms and whether they’re more linked to constipation, bloating, or cramping. If constipation is your primary issue, consider increasing your fiber intake slowly with foods like prunes, flaxseeds, or psyllium husk, but only if you’re not experiencing significant pain or bloating as fiber could initially worsen those symptoms. Ensure you’re drinking enough fluids, but avoid excessive sugary drinks or caffeine, which might irritate your stomach further.

For addressing discomfort without pushing for loosening motions, try gentle movements like walking or light stretching. Drinking herbal teas like peppermint or chamomile might soothe cramping. Over-the-counter options like simethicone could help with bloating if gas is an issue, but avoid laxatives or harsh purgatives that might cause more harm than good in this situation. If symptoms persist for more than a few days, become severe, or if you develop fevers or bloody stools—these are signs you should seek medical attention as they might indicate a more serious issue that needs evaluation by a healthcare professional. Remember, it’s better to get to the root of your gut discomfort instead of opting for a potentially harsh quick fix.

20349 answered questions
90% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


application for stomach pain and loose motion
can ibs cause blood in stool
how to control dysentery at home
how to reduce acidity naturally
get rid of loose motion
liver infection treatment
why does piles happen
Loose motions remedy at home
is mosambi juice good for gastric
can constipation cause back pain
what happens in fatty liver
loose motion stop home remedy
can acid reflux cause chest pain
loose motion instant remedy
ragi kanji benefits
how to cure loose motion at home instantly
acidity reason
does soya chunks cause gas
Gas symptoms in chest
Contipitation
can i drink amla juice in empty stomach
Why does gas cause shoulder pain?
What to do for burning sensation in throat and stomach discomfort after eating?
how to take isabgol
buttermilk side effects
tablets for stomach infection
types of doctors and their meaning
abhayarishtam how to use
does black coffee cause constipation
how to know fatty liver
is cucumber good for liver
left chest pain due to gas
Itching burning and pain in anus and some cut and also multiple holes in anus ring
tea leaves for loose motion
fatty liver sign and symptoms
exercise for loose motion
detoxification by liver
trapped gas in chest
for loose motion best medicine
How to stop loose motion naturally?
Obesity weight gain due to slow metabolism
causes of piles in male
Gas se seene me dard
best drinks for upset stomach and diarrhea
is curd good for gastric problem
why do i have so much gas
acidity causes
does masturbation cause constipation
why loose motions
does chest pain due to gas
loose motion remedy at home
I have ibs since 1 year , mysjjs
best drinks for diarrhea
what is the reason of gas in stomach
semi liquid stool
does cheese cause constipation
loose motion stop medicine
khetarpal nursing home
How to clean acidity and stomach problem in our body
how to cure enlarged liver
Elevated Liver enzymes SGPT SGOT
what not to eat in piles
can gas cause chest pain
immediate remedy for loose motion
what is the reason of constipation
natural remedy for food poisoning
gastric problem causes chest pain
how to cure liver swelling
what are the symptoms of piles in male
reasons for acidity
does gas cause chest pain
loose.motion tablet
best juice to drink for diarrhea
how to treat gerd at home
fenugreek seeds water
is ginger good for acid reflux
how to get relief from acid reflux
can we eat fish in fissure
fatty liver solution
can we cure piles without surgery
antibiotics for stomach
side effects of drinking milk with lemon
25 types of doctors
gases symptoms
is eno good for loose motion
Hypoechoic liver meaning
Pain in chest due to gas?
loose motion and stomach pain home remedies
can i eat ice cream in loose motion
Regarding a suppliment choline and inositol
gas pain or heart attack
sugarcane juice is hot or cold for stomach
how to get loose motion naturally
how to get rid of piles without surgery
does ors increase weight
rajma disadvantages
i am suffering from loose motion and vomiting
I am suffering from incomplete evacuation
best side to sleep on for digestion
natural ways to stop loose motion