Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Diarrhea After Eating And Food Poisoning

Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015

Question: In XXXXXXX I experienced food poisoning. Since that I've experienced on and off bouts of diarrhea after eating. There is no weight loss or nausea, but immediate urgency to get to the bathroom. Have not contacted my doctor, but am thinking I should. This does not happen after every meal...nor does it happen every day.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I can guide you better if you answer following questions please:

1. since when are you having this problem?
2. Is there associated history of lower abdominal pain?
3. Is there history of alternate constipation and diarrhea? I mean for some days you have constipation and then diarrhea starts.
4. Does loose stool appear ribbon like and occurs in the morning or any time of the day?
5. Does urge to defecate increases after taking meal?
6. Are you on any medication?
7. does such symptoms appear in past as well? If yes then how did they relieve?
8. Is there history of incomplete emptying after you defecate?
9. Do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?

I will be looking forward for the answer to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (14 minutes later)

1. on and off since mid XXXXXXX

2. No

3. No

4. Not necessarily ribbon like...any time of day (normally after eating)

5. yes

6. Acebutolol 600 mg 2x daily and Dexilant DR 60 mg up to 2x daily

7. occassionally....immodium

8. no

9. Dad had adult onset diabetes...

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. Following measures will help you in improving the health:

> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Take Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> Take ecobion sachets once a day

> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat

AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower

Hopefully you will see improvement in few days and you will be able to go with normal daily routine.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 minutes later)

how do I go about getting suggested meds since they're prescription medications?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

In some areas metronidazole is prescription only while in other areas you can get OTC. If in your area it requires prescription then i would suggest you to visit your local doctor to get one. Apart from medicine, diet also plays a significant role in treating diarrhea.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar