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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

Question: I have diarrhea after every meal.

I should have added that it has been going on for 1 week. Breakfast meal is the worst, lunch a little lighter and dinner about the same as lunch. This is the first time having this issue.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

Diarrhea after meals is indicating possible food malabsorption.

There are various reasons for this:
- gastroenteritis ( acute bowel infection)
- food intolerance
- gallbladder/pancreas infection/ inflammation

Take:
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- tasectan or pepto bismol to stop Diarrhea
- increase fluids intake with OTC ORS
- avoid high fat foods
- if heartburn, take antacids after meal

If still no improvement, should consult with your doctor and run further diagnostic tests.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

If this persists then blood work can tell what issue it is?

What is OTC (over-the-counter) ORS?

Good info, thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, if it will persist, further tests are required to understand the right cause including blood, and stool tests.

OTC ORS refers to over the counter oral rehydration salts used to replace the lost fluids and electrolytes when having diarrhea.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Sejdini

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