Foamy stools in adults may be caused by acute gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, ulcerative colitis, and other factors such as indigestion.
1. Acute gastroenteritis: acute gastroenteritis may be caused by viral infection, bacterial infection, etc., patients often manifested as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, etc., and some patients, especially those with bacterial infections, may also be manifested as foamy stools.
2. Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance may be caused by congenital lactase gene deficiency, as well as damage to the mucosa of the small intestine caused by radiotherapy or surgery. Patients will have bloating, colic, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. If lactose intolerance occurs in adults, it may manifest as foamy stools.
3. Ulcerative colitis: The cause of ulcerative colitis is not yet clear, and it is considered to be related to immune factors, genetics, and abnormal intestinal microecological function. Patients will have diarrhea, mucus, pus and blood stools, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other manifestations. In addition, patients with ulcerative colitis will affect the decomposition and absorption of food, and patients are prone to foamy stools during defecation.
4. Other: Adults with foamy stools are also considered to be indigestion, intestinal flora dysbiosis and other factors.
It is recommended that adults with foamy stools need to seek medical attention in a timely manner. If it is caused by improper diet, no treatment is needed. If it is caused by a disease, the doctor needs to clarify the cause before treatment.