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Posted 9/9/2010 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
I am wondering about poop.

 

On a daily basis I assume it should be formed but what about loose,soft

poops without blood...is that OK in the UC world?

 

My daughters poops change all the time, some are formed, some are loose,

some are liquid, some are soft. Thankfully, no blood.

 

Do you use cortenemas for loose poops or only for blood?

 

She is going on average 1-2 times a day.

 

If ever I could stop worrying about this I would be a happy camper.

 

What is your experience with poop- does it change frequently or does change indicate

a problem?

 

Thanks

Posted 9/9/2010 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Too many possibilities. It could be a reaction to the food. It could be a microscopic flare. It's best to get it checked to know for certain. Also keep a food journal and eliminate anything that causes issues. I read of one person who was flaring very, very mildly for many years. Her colon got severely damaged as a result. Her only indication that she was flaring was very thin poos.

No. I don't use any medicines when I'm not flaring.

Post Edited (subdued) : 9/8/2010 7:51:28 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/9/2010 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Mine are like that. I asked the nurse today what "normal" is... she said everyone is different. Mine are bloodless (since removal of sigmoid colon) but still unformed/loose and frequent/urgent. At least your daughter is only at 1-2/day. Mine are 4-8/day still. Have no idea when to be more concerned. Sadly we have to look every single time still...
Posted 9/9/2010 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Highly variable poop is a symptom of IBS, varying between D and constipation. Could be she has IBS too.
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