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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Bowel Movements And Cramps
Question: Seem to have a stomach bug with frquent stools and cramping. lack of appetite today. 33 yrold male
this has been going on for 10 days.
this has been going on for 10 days.
Brief Answer:
Do you have any fevers? Blood in stool? How many times in a day?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent frequent stools and cramping that you have reported. The most common cause of this condition is a virus. However, 10days seem a little to much as much of the symptoms would have been expected to be over and no longer a concern at this time. The persistence of symptoms warrants that we do a still examination to see what the exact bug is causing this. This could be a bacteria, virus, parasite or fungal. The exact drug that would be used to address this condition would depend on what the findings are. In this case, I would not like that you try cipro without getting the stool analyzed.
For now, drink as much water as possible to compensate for all the losses from frequent stool. I will recommend bisacodyl to control the cramping. When the results of your stool exam return, we would be better placed to provide an exact treatment plan depending on the findings.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, let me know what your thoughts are about this plan for now.
Do you have any fevers? Blood in stool? How many times in a day?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent frequent stools and cramping that you have reported. The most common cause of this condition is a virus. However, 10days seem a little to much as much of the symptoms would have been expected to be over and no longer a concern at this time. The persistence of symptoms warrants that we do a still examination to see what the exact bug is causing this. This could be a bacteria, virus, parasite or fungal. The exact drug that would be used to address this condition would depend on what the findings are. In this case, I would not like that you try cipro without getting the stool analyzed.
For now, drink as much water as possible to compensate for all the losses from frequent stool. I will recommend bisacodyl to control the cramping. When the results of your stool exam return, we would be better placed to provide an exact treatment plan depending on the findings.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, let me know what your thoughts are about this plan for now.
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