Shit is all water

Everyone may encounter a situation where bowel movements are irregular and the feces are all watery. Many people are very worried about this situation, wondering if they have some disease and are afraid that there is something wrong with their digestive system. In fact, there are many reasons for this situation, most of which are caused by gastrointestinal diseases. You need to go to a professional hospital for examination. You also need to pay attention to regulating your stomach and intestines, avoid spicy food, and be sure to eat breakfast.

The reason why shit is all water

The first one is because of diseases of the gastrointestinal system. Once there is a problem with our stomach and intestines, it is very likely to cause unformed stools or even watery stools. The gastrointestinal function cannot absorb well, which is absolutely very important for the formation of our stools.

Another reason is due to factors such as drugs or emotional stress. Excessive stress or emotional tension in normal times can change intestinal absorption. This can easily lead to watery stools, so we must pay attention to regulating our emotions in a timely manner.

It may also be caused by dietary reasons. If we eat spoiled food or are allergic to certain foods, it may also cause watery stools. However, our patients must pay attention that there is an essential difference between watery stools and diarrhea.

Treatment for poop that is all water

Shenling Baizhu Pill

Ginseng, Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, Platycodon grandiflorum, Chinese yam, Licorice, White lentil, Lotus seed, Amomum villosum, Coix seed

The main clinical manifestations of chronic diarrhea are recurrent diarrhea and dull abdominal pain. The diarrhea is not severe and is often related to eating indigestible food or cold spleen and stomach. Accompanied by loss of appetite, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dull complexion. If diarrhea persists for a long time, a large amount of nutrients will be lost, which can lead to adverse consequences such as anemia, so it should not be taken lightly. Since long-term diarrhea damages the body's vital energy, especially the spleen and stomach which are closely related to diarrhea, they are more easily damaged. Therefore, a large proportion of chronic diarrhea is deficiency diarrhea. For these patients, it is recommended to try Shenling Baizhu Pills to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness for treatment.

The formula of Shenling Baizhu Pill is mainly divided into two parts. On the one hand, ginseng, white atractylodes, lentils, etc. can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, and restore the function of the spleen and stomach; on the other hand, white atractylodes, poria, etc. can strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, and reduce the frequency of diarrhea. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spleen deficiency is prone to dampness, and heavy dampness can cause diarrhea. Therefore, strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi and eliminating dampness are the essence of this prescription's treatment. In addition, for those with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness, manifested as fear of cold stomach, loose stools, and inability to eat cold food, Xiangsha Yangwei Pills can be added for combined treatment. Long-term diarrhea can damage the kidneys, causing chills, cold limbs, sore waist and knees, and diarrhea every morning, commonly known as early morning diarrhea. In this case, Si Shen Pills can be used to warm the kidneys and strengthen the spleen.

Gegen Cenlian Decoction

Pueraria root, Scutellaria baicalensis, Coptis chinensis, and Licorice root

Acute diarrhea is a common disease in summer, and drugs for treating diarrhea have become a common medicine in many households. The classic Chinese medicine prescription for treating acute diarrhea is Gegenqinlian Decoction, which comes from the famous ancient Chinese medical book, Treatise on Febrile Diseases written by Zhang Zhongjing, and is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery caused by damp heat.

In terms of the composition of Gegenqinlian Decoction, Gegen, Scutellaria baicalensis and Coptis chinensis are mainly used to clear away heat and dampness, and can also raise clearness and stop diarrhea. Therefore, when choosing Gegenqinlian Decoction to treat diarrhea, we must focus on the two points of "dampness and heat". The so-called "heat" is mainly manifested by fever, dry mouth, bad breath, burning sensation in the anus after defecation, yellow urine, etc.; "dampness" is relatively abstract, and its main manifestations are sticky and uncomfortable stools, and a feeling of incomplete excretion, which is medically called tenesmus, or white pus in the stool, loss of appetite, thick tongue coating, etc. If the patient's condition roughly meets the symptoms described above, it can be considered as diarrhea caused by "dampness and heat".

It is worth mentioning that Gegenqinlian Decoction has a good effect when taken in the early stage. On the contrary, if the patient has diarrhea for a long time, is afraid of cold in the abdomen, or has diarrhea after eating slightly cool food, these symptoms are not suitable for treatment with this medicine. During the illness, you should stick to a light, easily digestible diet to avoid increasing the burden on your stomach and intestines. Patients with obvious diarrhea should also drink more sugar and salt water.

Shit is the harm of water

1. Diarrhea can cause water, electrolyte imbalance and acid-base balance disorder

Diarrhea patients lose a lot of water and inorganic salts from their stool. When the water loss exceeds 5% of body weight, a series of problems will follow. For example, when potassium is deficient, general weakness, weakened reflexes, arrhythmia or even cardiac arrest may occur, as well as a series of symptoms such as respiratory muscle paralysis and intestinal paralysis. Severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and acidosis can cause serious damage to the body and may be life-threatening if not treated in time.

2. Diarrhea can cause malnutrition

① Insufficient energy supply: Patients with long-term diarrhea usually feel dizzy, fatigued, or involuntary trembling, or even palpitations, shortness of breath, and cold sweats. These are all caused by energy supply disorders.

② Vitamin deficiency: Long-term diarrhea can directly affect the body's absorption of vitamins and cause vitamin deficiency. Phenomena such as dry skin and hair, lack of luster, and even hair loss may occur. Unexplained glossitis, angular cheilitis, and multiple neuritis may also occur.

③Anemia: Due to digestion and absorption disorders, the absorption of protein and other hematopoietic raw materials such as folic acid, vitamin B12, iron, etc. is reduced, which can cause anemia, with symptoms such as pale lips and nails, dry and scaly skin, fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus, inattention, and even shortness of breath.