What Should Be Done for Loose Motions and Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms for 10 Days?

Dear Sunita ji,

If you have been experiencing loose motions for the past 10 days and have a history of ulcerative colitis, it is important to consult an experienced gastroenterologist as soon as possible. Persistent diarrhea in ulcerative colitis may indicate a disease flare-up, infection, dehydration, or another digestive condition that requires medical evaluation.

Your doctor recommend

• A detailed physical examination

• Blood tests

• Stool examination to rule out infection

• Colonoscopy or other investigations, if required

• Medicines to control inflammation and relieve symptoms

• IV fluids or hospitalization, if dehydration or severe symptoms are present

Until you are evaluated

• Drink plenty of fluids or ORS to prevent dehydration.

• Eat light, easily digestible foods and avoid spicy, oily, or high-fiber foods if they worsen your symptoms.

• Do not start or stop medicines on your own, especially if you are already taking treatment for ulcerative colitis.

If you develop severe abdominal pain, high fever, blood in stools, repeated vomiting, dizziness, or are unable to drink fluids, seek immediate medical attention.

Kindly share

• Your age

• Your city and state

• Are you passing blood in the stool or having fever?

• Are you currently taking any medicines for ulcerative colitis?

Based on this information, we can connect you with the most suitable hospital and experienced gastroenterologist near you.

Understanding Loose Motion and Ulcerative Colitis

Experiencing these symptoms for 10 days can be concerning. Here's what you should know

• Managing Loose Motion
  
  

  • Stay Hydrated : Drink plenty of fluids like ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), coconut water, or clear broths to prevent dehydration.
    
    
  • Eat Bland Foods : Stick to easily digestible foods such as bananas, rice, apple sauce, and toast (BRAT diet) or khichdi.
    
    
  • Avoid Trigger Foods : Limit spicy, fatty, sugary, and dairy products (except curd/yogurt which can be beneficial) as they can worsen symptoms.

• Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
  
  

  While a diagnosis can only be made by a doctor, typical symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis often include
  
  

  • Frequent, urgent, and sometimes bloody diarrhea (loose motion)
    
    
  • Abdominal pain and cramping
    
    
  • Rectal pain or bleeding
    
    
  • Fatigue and weight loss
    
    
  • Anemia due to blood loss

Important Tips and Precautions

• Dietary Management : Maintain a food diary to identify and avoid foods that trigger your symptoms.
  
  
• Stress Reduction : Stress can sometimes exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms. Practices like meditation or yoga may help.
  
  
• Follow Medical Advice : If you have a diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, strictly follow your doctor's treatment plan.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You?

• Expert Consultation : We can connect you with experienced gastroenterologists.

• Partner Hospital Network : We can help you connect with our nearby partner hospitals and experienced doctors for ulcerative colitis evaluation and treatment.

• Diagnostic Support : We can assist with arranging blood tests, stool tests, colonoscopy, and other necessary investigations.

• Treatment Guidance :  We can help you understand the available medical and surgical treatment options, if required.

• Financial Assistance : We can guide you regarding health insurance and government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, wherever applicable.

• Seamless Experience : From consultation to treatment and follow-up care, HexaHealth supports you throughout your healthcare journey.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth