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Suggest Treatment For Gas, Upset Stomach And Frequent Bowel Movement

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015
Question: I am on medication for gas and stomach upset,frequently passing stool....symptoms says my local doctor are for sheer heat exhaustion.the first time this happened was about 18 days back and then it repeated after a week and then after 5 days and then after 3 days gap.I began medication about 6 days back.I was better but last 2 days I am not able to hold food for too long,between yesterday morning and now today afternoon .I must have been 10 times,this has made me very weak.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Heat exhaustion doesn't cause loose stool.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Medicines used for stomach upset and Gas may cause frequent stool.Heat exhaustion doesn't cause loose stool.
In my opinion, you should stop all the medicines prescribed by your doctor.You should take Gut Antibiotic like Rifaximine tablet, a Pre and Probiotic capsule to reduce the stool frequency.
Avoid milk products,out side food.
Oral rehydration Salt solution should be taken .It will help you to become active.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Gas, Upset Stomach And Frequent Bowel Movement

Brief Answer: Heat exhaustion doesn't cause loose stool. Detailed Answer: Hi Medicines used for stomach upset and Gas may cause frequent stool.Heat exhaustion doesn't cause loose stool. In my opinion, you should stop all the medicines prescribed by your doctor.You should take Gut Antibiotic like Rifaximine tablet, a Pre and Probiotic capsule to reduce the stool frequency. Avoid milk products,out side food. Oral rehydration Salt solution should be taken .It will help you to become active. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards