Question
A 28-year-old woman, a mother, encountered a situation of loose stool while taking care of her child. What does loose stool mean?
Answer
Loose stool refers to a condition where stool is loose and lacks a fixed shape, a term commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, often associated with indigestion. It is recommended to actively undergo stool checks to confirm the situation. This is commonly due to deficiencies in vital energy, weakness of the spleen and stomach, and irregular diet, which can lead to decreased digestive function and subsequently cause symptoms such as loose stool, abdominal pain, and fatigue.