Loose Bowel Movement
Loose bowel movement or LBM is more common in young children with an inflamed appendix, and loose bowel movements typically start before the pain begins. With LBM, the stool appears watery because it has plenty of mucus. If the person has LBM and exhibits other symptoms of appendicitis, they should see a doctor immediately.
The condition is not easy to determine as a symptom of appendicitis because some other issues can lead to LBM. For example, someone who accidentally consumes tainted or spoiled food can have LBM. Moreover, some gastrointestinal viruses, side effects of certain medicines, and food allergies can upset people’s stomachs. LBM can also be due to irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease).
Loose bowel movement differs from diarrhea, but it could lead to diarrhea if it happens several times a day. LBM occurring after eating could be due to infections, lactose intolerance, or food poisoning. Moreover, a person who drinks too much coffee, eats oily and spicy foods or takes large doses of magnesium can have LBM.
