Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I've had major diarrhea for about 18 days & i think it's getting worse....i brought into the lab 5 vials of stool specimens but it sounds like it take several days for results /w holiday & weekend coming, I feel that's a long time to wait...

I don't know how to choose a file.....also i'm feeling more " crummy" the last couple of days.....washed-out

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take plenty of fluids/tasectan/pepto bismol until results are in...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

Now, as you are having diarrhea for the last 18 days, it should be determined the cause. I am happy to know that you have sent stool samples to get examined in the lab. As it is Holidays and it will take some time to get the results (although I think your case should be considered as emergency and results should be given in time despite the holidays), I advise as following:
- drink plenty of water
- take tasectan/pepto bismol and probiotics to stop diarrhea
- have light meals (yogurt, toast, apple sauce, rice)

If your symptoms will get worse during the holidays, should go to ER and get immediate tests there.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 hours later)

I feel weaker & as of last nite some stool to me, looks more like coffee grounds in the toilet...it doesn' t disolve in the water in the toilet....I"m slow at typing so it's not easy to communicate....I'd prefer talking to typing....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Weakness caused by dehydration due to diarrhea

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Unfortunately, talking conversation is not provided in this service.

Feeling weaker is due to loose stool and frequent bowel movements.

I highly advise to drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated.

The difficult - to - dissolve feces are due to frequent bowel passage that won't let food to digest properly.

All the best!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj