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I am a 53 yrs. Female from India , resident of UAE...
I am a 53 yrs. Female from India , resident of UAE . Since one month getting soft stools 3-4 times a day now since a week not able to eat anything even half a banana or butter milk is causing me to poop. Took a course of antibiotics 15 days back . Have lost 4 kgs weight in last 1 week n passing little blood n mucus in stools .
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What is the treatment of diarrhea?
There are several reasons for the occurrence of diarrhea and the treatment depends on the cause. First of all, it's recommended to a gastroenterologist to assess your condition. Right now, you should drink a lot of water, at least 3 liters to avoid dehydration. In cases of amoeba or giardiasis, metronidazole 500 mg can be used three times a day for a week. In In the event of a bacterial infection, ciprofloxacin 500 mg treatment can be used twice a day for a week. Furthermore, you should eat soups and drink some natural herbs such as sage and others, and take enough rest. It is also advised to avoid fatty meals.
Irritable bowel syndrome can also causes attacks of diarrhea or constipation and also cause bloating and abdominal pain, and among the treatments used in such a case is Rifaximin treatment, in addition to Eluxadoline treatment to relieve pain and slow bowel movement, in addition to probiotic tablets.
What are the required medical examinations?
Clinical examination and knowledge of your medical history by a gastroenterologist, a complete blood test (CBC) to detect the presence of infections in the blood represented by high white blood cells, and a stool examination to detect the presence of amoeba or Giardia. In some cases, endoscopy can be also used.
What are the other causes of diarrhea?
- Food poisoning
- IBS
- Amoebiasis or Giardia
- Excessive intake of laxatives
- Food allergy
- Some mediactions
- Others
Recommendation:
It's recommended to see the gastroenterologist
for further assessment and management.
There are several reasons for the occurrence of diarrhea and the treatment depends on the cause. First of all, it's recommended to a gastroenterologist to assess your condition. Right now, you should drink a lot of water, at least 3 liters to avoid dehydration. In cases of amoeba or giardiasis, metronidazole 500 mg can be used three times a day for a week. In In the event of a bacterial infection, ciprofloxacin 500 mg treatment can be used twice a day for a week. Furthermore, you should eat soups and drink some natural herbs such as sage and others, and take enough rest. It is also advised to avoid fatty meals.
Irritable bowel syndrome can also causes attacks of diarrhea or constipation and also cause bloating and abdominal pain, and among the treatments used in such a case is Rifaximin treatment, in addition to Eluxadoline treatment to relieve pain and slow bowel movement, in addition to probiotic tablets.
What are the required medical examinations?
Clinical examination and knowledge of your medical history by a gastroenterologist, a complete blood test (CBC) to detect the presence of infections in the blood represented by high white blood cells, and a stool examination to detect the presence of amoeba or Giardia. In some cases, endoscopy can be also used.
What are the other causes of diarrhea?
- Food poisoning
- IBS
- Amoebiasis or Giardia
- Excessive intake of laxatives
- Food allergy
- Some mediactions
- Others
Recommendation:
It's recommended to see the gastroenterologist
for further assessment and management.
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