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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea And Abdominal Irritation?
Question: A week ago I had continuous diarrhea for most of one day with no other symptoms except abdominal irritation. Since then I have had fairly semi-solid movements and normal urination until tonight. I thought I was healing gradually. Tonight, after a small dinner of some steak, about 3 oz., some sauteed spinach, grilled asparagus, mushrooms and a small amount of custard, with all portions being small, the diarrhea is back after about two hours after eating. I had oatmeal with blueberries and milk for breakfast at about 9-9:30 and no lunch. At this time I have no other symptoms. My question is: what is going on? How can I address this situation?
Brief Answer:
Its gut infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query.
Its a gut infection. Gut infection could be due to virus or bacteria. Most of the viral infection lasts for 2-3 days and resolves by itself .
But in your case , after few days of resolution the diarrhea started again. This indicates that your gut infection is due to bacteria.
For bacterial infection you need to get started on antibiotics. But before starting you on antibiotic , I would recommend you to get test called stool routine test. This will tell us whether your infection is due to bacteria or not. Kindly get the test done and revert back with report.
Till then drink plenty of water, avoid non veg food, avoid milk, curds and cheese food.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.
Regards.
Its gut infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query.
Its a gut infection. Gut infection could be due to virus or bacteria. Most of the viral infection lasts for 2-3 days and resolves by itself .
But in your case , after few days of resolution the diarrhea started again. This indicates that your gut infection is due to bacteria.
For bacterial infection you need to get started on antibiotics. But before starting you on antibiotic , I would recommend you to get test called stool routine test. This will tell us whether your infection is due to bacteria or not. Kindly get the test done and revert back with report.
Till then drink plenty of water, avoid non veg food, avoid milk, curds and cheese food.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.
Regards.
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