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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea

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Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017
Question: iI am having diarrhea. what can I do, and what to eat?
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Answered by Dr. Sunil (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stomach flu.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.

Most likely you are having Gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of intestinal mucosa. Most commonly caused due to viral infection however it can be a bacterial or protozoal infection also. Diarrhoea, bloating, nausea and vomiting are most common symptoms.
I would initially recommend you to go for stool routine and microscopy test to rule out the cause of infection.I would suggest you to take.

Loperamide 2mg sos (as and when required) to stop loose stools.

For cramping and spasmodic pain i would suggest you to give Dicyclomine along with Mephanemic acid and Paracetamol twice daily.Your cramps should settle down with it.

A good quality probiotic like Econorm can be given twice daily for few days.
A short term course of antibiotic and antiprotozoal can be taken after reports of stool test if required.

Take a plenty of fluid especially those rich in electrolytes like Orange juice,Coconut water.
Hydration should be maintained.

Keep an eye over blood pressure.In case if systolic B.P falls below 110mm of hg take him to the nearest emergency department for parentral therapy.

Strict adherence to the diet suggested below is required along with medications-
-Eat simple,Natural and organic.
-Take a low fat easily digestible food.
-Eat a lot of raw salads esp. vegetables.
-No alcohol or smoking.
-No aerated beverages or soda.
-No alcohol or smoking.
-Avoid meat or processed food.-Avoid cheese, Dairy, cream Milk etc.
-Take a lot's of yogurt in food
-Avoid spicy or fast food(No pizza or Burger).-If possible try vegans diet in dinner and normal diet in lunch.-Drink at least 8 cups of water everyday.-avoid all fruits which are citrus.Avoid orange or pineapple juice.-Eat 1 cups of fruit like banana daily.
-Drink one glass of cold milk daily half hour before meals.Milk being an alkali neutralize acid.


I hope i answered your query well,In case of any other query feel free to ask..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea

Brief Answer: Stomach flu. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query. Most likely you are having Gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of intestinal mucosa. Most commonly caused due to viral infection however it can be a bacterial or protozoal infection also. Diarrhoea, bloating, nausea and vomiting are most common symptoms. I would initially recommend you to go for stool routine and microscopy test to rule out the cause of infection.I would suggest you to take. Loperamide 2mg sos (as and when required) to stop loose stools. For cramping and spasmodic pain i would suggest you to give Dicyclomine along with Mephanemic acid and Paracetamol twice daily.Your cramps should settle down with it. A good quality probiotic like Econorm can be given twice daily for few days. A short term course of antibiotic and antiprotozoal can be taken after reports of stool test if required. Take a plenty of fluid especially those rich in electrolytes like Orange juice,Coconut water. Hydration should be maintained. Keep an eye over blood pressure.In case if systolic B.P falls below 110mm of hg take him to the nearest emergency department for parentral therapy. Strict adherence to the diet suggested below is required along with medications- -Eat simple,Natural and organic. -Take a low fat easily digestible food. -Eat a lot of raw salads esp. vegetables. -No alcohol or smoking. -No aerated beverages or soda. -No alcohol or smoking. -Avoid meat or processed food.-Avoid cheese, Dairy, cream Milk etc. -Take a lot's of yogurt in food -Avoid spicy or fast food(No pizza or Burger).-If possible try vegans diet in dinner and normal diet in lunch.-Drink at least 8 cups of water everyday.-avoid all fruits which are citrus.Avoid orange or pineapple juice.-Eat 1 cups of fruit like banana daily. -Drink one glass of cold milk daily half hour before meals.Milk being an alkali neutralize acid. I hope i answered your query well,In case of any other query feel free to ask..