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Question: I've had diarrhea for 2 weeks , and I've had stress in my life for the last 3 weeks, boyfriend working over seas, I have a horse dying, trying to keep him alive until boyfriend comes home , his flight lands tomorrow. had a fight while he was over seas, my relationship on shaky grounds with him, I think. my mother lives with me, I just had to to put my adopted dad in a nursing home, need to sell his home in order to help pay for his needs and living conditions...... I have been trying to watch what I eat so I'm not in the bathroom all day off and on....
I've been taken Imodium for the last week, and it's not really working..... I need help now......
I've been taken Imodium for the last week, and it's not really working..... I need help now......
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics should be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
See diarrhea of two weeks requires evaluation. This is important to differentiate between Viral Diarrhea and Bacterial infective diarrhea.
In my opinion you should get your stool examination done and if any infection is found you would be treated with combination antibiotics like Ofloxacin and Ornidazole.
Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
You should also take Omeprazole for acidity that might be accompanying with the Diarrhea.
You can carry on with eating bananas and drink plenty of fluids.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Antibiotics should be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
See diarrhea of two weeks requires evaluation. This is important to differentiate between Viral Diarrhea and Bacterial infective diarrhea.
In my opinion you should get your stool examination done and if any infection is found you would be treated with combination antibiotics like Ofloxacin and Ornidazole.
Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
You should also take Omeprazole for acidity that might be accompanying with the Diarrhea.
You can carry on with eating bananas and drink plenty of fluids.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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