4 Common Causes of Constipation Explained.
Causes of constipation include chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel with constipation, drugs, and other diseases (mainly affecting the nerves supplying the colon).
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8 Common Causes of Mushy Stool & Gas. Doctor Explains.
Mushy (loose) stool and gas occur with the various condition. Acute attacks of mushy stool and gas are often due to dietary changes or infection. Chronic mushy stool and gas can be due to irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerance, celiac disease, etc.
Is Mushy Stool a Sign of Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Explains.
Mushy or loose stool can be a sign of colon cancer. However, it is not a specific symptom and can occur in various conditions such as IBS and food intolerance. Search for other suspicious symptoms such as the passage of dark stool, weight loss, anemia, etc.
Can Pantoprazole Cause Anxiety? Gastroenterologist Explains.
Some studies found a small risk of anxiety with pantoprazole use. However, the link is not well established. Anxiety during pantoprazole treatment can be a sign of brain-gut axis dysfunction. Also, anxiety may result from other side effects of long-term use of pantoprazole, such as magnesium and vitamin B12 deficiency.
