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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Question: Started having diarrhea Friday, thought it would stop, but it didn't and in fact got worse, so took 3 Imodium yesterday, but still have really watery diarrhea, no fever or vomiting, just diarrhea, what should i do now?
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Answered by Dr. Prashant (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Start hydrating youself by consuming ORS

Detailed Answer:
HI,
if diarrhea is that severe that start consuming ORS in 1 liter of water 200ml every hour with tab Providac twice a day and if still its not getting controlled tab loperamide should help.
No need of antibiotics as of now because you are not having any fever ,pain abdomen.
Hope this information helps you
thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Brief Answer: Start hydrating youself by consuming ORS Detailed Answer: HI, if diarrhea is that severe that start consuming ORS in 1 liter of water 200ml every hour with tab Providac twice a day and if still its not getting controlled tab loperamide should help. No need of antibiotics as of now because you are not having any fever ,pain abdomen. Hope this information helps you thank you