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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea With Loose Stools?
Question: I have not had a solid bowel movement in 10 days and I am usually regular. At first, diarrhea and muddy poo and now mostly watery poo. It feels like a blockage.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like infection of Gastrointestinal tract. It is due to intake of contaminated food or water.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Tab Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily, Pre and Probiotic Capsule twice daily for 5 days to my patients with similar complaints (please get the appropriate prescription for this from your local physician)
If there is no response, I will go for Colonoscopy.
Avoid outside food strictly.
Drink plenty of Oral Rehydration solution (ORS) .
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like infection of Gastrointestinal tract. It is due to intake of contaminated food or water.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Tab Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily, Pre and Probiotic Capsule twice daily for 5 days to my patients with similar complaints (please get the appropriate prescription for this from your local physician)
If there is no response, I will go for Colonoscopy.
Avoid outside food strictly.
Drink plenty of Oral Rehydration solution (ORS) .
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
could I try magnesium citrate and liquid glycerin suppository, as I will not be able to see a doctor for several more days
Brief Answer:
They should not be tried.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back,
They should not be tried. Magnesium citrate and Glycerin are used to treat Constipation. They absorb water from the bowel and makes stool soft. They'll increase the frequency of watery stool.
Once the loose stool is controlled, it will be normal solid in nature.
If the symptoms are due to infection, Antibiotic should be used.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards
They should not be tried.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back,
They should not be tried. Magnesium citrate and Glycerin are used to treat Constipation. They absorb water from the bowel and makes stool soft. They'll increase the frequency of watery stool.
Once the loose stool is controlled, it will be normal solid in nature.
If the symptoms are due to infection, Antibiotic should be used.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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