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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions

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Posted on Sat, 2 May 2015
Question: Persistent watery, loose stools which Imodium no longer heips.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It's bacterial infection of the gut.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

Loose motions is due to either viral infection or bacterial infection or malabsorption.

In your case I feel it is due to either viral infection or bacterial infection. If it is due to viral infection then it will last for 2-3 days and stops by itself . But in your case it seems like it has lasted for more than 2-3 days ( you haven't mentioned since how many days you have loose stools ).

So I presume it to be bacterial infectin. Hence I would advise you to get the following tests done and revert back .

Stool Culture Sensitivity test, Stool for Hanging drop preparation.

Also get a prescription for an Antibiotic ( Preferably Doxycycline ) from your doctor and use it .

Make sure you hydrate yourself well by drinking plenty of water and fruit juices.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions

Brief Answer: It's bacterial infection of the gut. Detailed Answer: HI Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for posting your query. Loose motions is due to either viral infection or bacterial infection or malabsorption. In your case I feel it is due to either viral infection or bacterial infection. If it is due to viral infection then it will last for 2-3 days and stops by itself . But in your case it seems like it has lasted for more than 2-3 days ( you haven't mentioned since how many days you have loose stools ). So I presume it to be bacterial infectin. Hence I would advise you to get the following tests done and revert back . Stool Culture Sensitivity test, Stool for Hanging drop preparation. Also get a prescription for an Antibiotic ( Preferably Doxycycline ) from your doctor and use it . Make sure you hydrate yourself well by drinking plenty of water and fruit juices. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . Regards.