Brief Answer:
Fluid replacement & physician's advice would help
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Diarrhea is
watery stools usually after each feed. It depletes water from body & hence causes drained out feeling. I understand your concern. All the symptoms you have (strong & concentrated urine, less frequency of urine, frothy saliva, dry mouth,
tiredness, lack of energy.) are secondary to loss of body fluids due to the diarrhea.
I am concerned with these symptoms. The prime need of the moment is water replacement. Please try to take lot of fluids with sugar & salt- in form of ORT (oral rehydration therapy) available over counter, lemon water with sugar & salt, butter milk, coconut water, black tea/coffee . Some times IV fluids are needed in such a condition you need your doctor's help. So if you don't feel better with oral feeds, I recommend to visit the ER at the earliest.
Diarrhea can arise from many causes, the once you need to consider are-
- Bowel infection (Viral, bacterial, amebic, parasitic)
- Allergies to food,
- Nervous diarrhea,
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Malabsorption,
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Some times diseases of large intestines, cron’s disease,
ulcerative colitis,
Hyperthyroidism can cause diarrhea.
Mostly diarrhea is a self limiting condition & can be managed by the medicines available over the counter. Along with fluid replacement. But the conditions not controlled within 3 days Or conditions with symptoms of
dehydration DO NEED A PHYSICIAN"S ADVICE.
In the nut shell, I would advice you to start with fluid replacement right away, & consult your physician for -
- IV fluids if necessary,
- Investigations to pin point the causative factor,
- Advice for corresponding antibiotics as per diagnosis.
I hope the information given is informative & helpful to you. I would be happy to help you in case of follow up query.
Thanks.
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