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What Causes Greyish Stools Post Recovery From An Acute GI Infection?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2016
Question: I have had an upset stomache for the last 6 days which is getting much better. I had some diahrea a few days ago but now my fecal stools are solid but they remain a dark greysih color. I am feeling much better but not 100%.I'd say I'm feeling 80%. What do you suggest could be going on with me or do you have any suggestions for me?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
You are reporting to have upset stomach for the last 6 days with diarrhea.

With regards to symptoms that still persist it is related with recovery needed time to get rid of an acute GI infection.
Your symptoms will improve 100% after a couple of days.
You are reporting to have greyish stools and these aing may be due to:
- Pepto bismol side effect
- misbalance of bacterial gut.
This is why at your situation I would auggest to use
probiotics and ranitidine twice per day.
I would also like remembering you to use plenty of water.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
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What Causes Greyish Stools Post Recovery From An Acute GI Infection?

Brief Answer: Please follow the suggestions below Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! You are reporting to have upset stomach for the last 6 days with diarrhea. With regards to symptoms that still persist it is related with recovery needed time to get rid of an acute GI infection. Your symptoms will improve 100% after a couple of days. You are reporting to have greyish stools and these aing may be due to: - Pepto bismol side effect - misbalance of bacterial gut. This is why at your situation I would auggest to use probiotics and ranitidine twice per day. I would also like remembering you to use plenty of water. Hope it was helpful to you! Dr.Klerida