Soft stools are a manifestation of soft stools, which can be caused by physiological factors, such as excessive water intake; it can also be caused by pathologic factors, such as acute enteritis, irritable bowel syndrome and so on.
1, physiological factors:
Soft stools are mainly caused by the body’s intake of food containing a lot of water, such as fruit juice, porridge, vegetable soup and so on. When defecating, the water in the digestive tract increases relatively, and the water content of the stool increases, resulting in soft stools. This is a normal physiological phenomenon.
2、Pathological factors:
Acute enteritis: due to dietary impurity, the intestinal tract is infected by bacteria and other pathogens, which causes the mucosa of the intestinal tract to become congested, edema and inflammatory secretion exudation changes, resulting in soft stools or even dilute water, which can be accompanied by abdominal pain, abdominal distension, fever and other symptoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): The dysfunction of the intestinal tract under the influence of mental stress, environmental factors and poor dietary habits can cause loose stools and soft stools.
If soft stools are accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the stool routine and other tests under the guidance of the doctor, and give targeted treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease.