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Question: I am experiencing diarrhea for 3 days. It may have initially been caused by some questionable food but this is only a guess. The initial onset was rather violent and resulted in a large mess that wen thru everything in a public place. Now it is just a continuing problem throughout the night (last night). Pepto Bismol is being used but I have exceeded the suggested limit of 16 pills in 24 hours. I nned help.
Brief Answer:
no solid food, probiotics, add lomotil, oral rehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Treatment: (1) no solid food till there has been a 4 hour window with no symptoms
When this time slot occurs, start with very small portions of dry foods
(2)lomotil- this would help to slow down the diarrhea and there is no interaction with this medication and pepto bismol
(3)probiotics- plain probiotics (not in yogurt, because of sugar content) also slow down diarrhea by replacing the 'good' bacteria in the colon
(4)make sure to use enough fluids, if you don't might start feeling dizzy and weak because of fluid and electrolyte loss.
You should use products such as gatorade or other sport drinks because you need to give back both fluids and electrolytes to your body
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no solid food, probiotics, add lomotil, oral rehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Treatment: (1) no solid food till there has been a 4 hour window with no symptoms
When this time slot occurs, start with very small portions of dry foods
(2)lomotil- this would help to slow down the diarrhea and there is no interaction with this medication and pepto bismol
(3)probiotics- plain probiotics (not in yogurt, because of sugar content) also slow down diarrhea by replacing the 'good' bacteria in the colon
(4)make sure to use enough fluids, if you don't might start feeling dizzy and weak because of fluid and electrolyte loss.
You should use products such as gatorade or other sport drinks because you need to give back both fluids and electrolytes to your body
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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