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Suggest Treatment For Acute Diarrhea
Question: I have had Diarrhea for the past 4 to 5 days. Can not seem to get it stopped.
Brief Answer:
modify food intake and do a stool culture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
diarrheas lasting for more than a couple of days require investigation with stool culture. If they last for more than a week testing for ova and parasites is also required. Imodium is OK for symptomatic relief unless there is fever or blood in the stool or the stool is not "normal", that is if there is no real stool (only mucus for example). Water and electrolyte replenishment is required to avoid dehydration and renal injury. Drinking enough fluids is recommended.
During acute diarrhea you should avoid milk, fiber and fat. Simple carbohydrates like rice and protein is recommended. For example rice with chicken is fine.
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modify food intake and do a stool culture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
diarrheas lasting for more than a couple of days require investigation with stool culture. If they last for more than a week testing for ova and parasites is also required. Imodium is OK for symptomatic relief unless there is fever or blood in the stool or the stool is not "normal", that is if there is no real stool (only mucus for example). Water and electrolyte replenishment is required to avoid dehydration and renal injury. Drinking enough fluids is recommended.
During acute diarrhea you should avoid milk, fiber and fat. Simple carbohydrates like rice and protein is recommended. For example rice with chicken is fine.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Please use your follow up questions to ask for any further queries you may have on this subject.
Kind Regards!
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