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Suggest Remedies For Constant Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea
Question: I just arrived from a trip to XXXXXXX and have taken ill since. Currently I am having constant stomach cramps and diarrhoea. The cramps are constant. I had same problem in XXXXXXX a week ago but the doctor gave me some injection and these symptoms went away. But after coming back from there, it has started again.I currently have following medicines at home.
1. Nar TZ - Norfloxacin, Tinidazole & Simethicone
2. Gastro Soothe - Hyoscine Butylbromide
Can u please help me with this as it is almost unbearable and very difficult to find a doctor on Sunday night here in Auckland (NZ)
1. Nar TZ - Norfloxacin, Tinidazole & Simethicone
2. Gastro Soothe - Hyoscine Butylbromide
Can u please help me with this as it is almost unbearable and very difficult to find a doctor on Sunday night here in Auckland (NZ)
Brief Answer:
Modify diet; take medicine and ORS as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
You are having a serious stomach infection with diarrhea. Diet modification with medicine are needed to tackle this situation. I would suggest a consultation with a doctor also but it is difficult for you right now. So you can continue with the advice that follows-
Soft bland diet, lots of water orally; complete avoidance of alcohol and smoking if any.
ORS solution to be taken to tackle ongoing fluid loss and electrolyte disbalance.
Nor TZ which you have at home should be started and you can continue it for 5 days.
Dicyclomine or other anti-spasmodics for stomach pain. Gastro soothe should bring relief too.
But let me remind you that if the pain persists despite these measures, it will be better to go to the ER and get injectable medications which act quicker and better.
Later you can start lactobacillus supplements and pantoprazole-levosulpiride to regularise your bowels when the acute pain and distress is over.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Modify diet; take medicine and ORS as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
You are having a serious stomach infection with diarrhea. Diet modification with medicine are needed to tackle this situation. I would suggest a consultation with a doctor also but it is difficult for you right now. So you can continue with the advice that follows-
Soft bland diet, lots of water orally; complete avoidance of alcohol and smoking if any.
ORS solution to be taken to tackle ongoing fluid loss and electrolyte disbalance.
Nor TZ which you have at home should be started and you can continue it for 5 days.
Dicyclomine or other anti-spasmodics for stomach pain. Gastro soothe should bring relief too.
But let me remind you that if the pain persists despite these measures, it will be better to go to the ER and get injectable medications which act quicker and better.
Later you can start lactobacillus supplements and pantoprazole-levosulpiride to regularise your bowels when the acute pain and distress is over.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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