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Any Suggestion For 88year Old Suffering From Sandy And Light Brown Diarrhea?
My neighbor Phyllis Bauer is 88. She has had diarrhea for over 13 days and went to emergency where they couldn t tell her what was going on, shes lost10 pounds that she cant afford to lose. The diarrhea is sandy and light brown. She is quite frail right now. What do you think?
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Hello,
Most likely bacterial infection of the gut, as a viral episode, subsides by 3-4 days.
He must undertake a stool culture for antibiotic susceptibility and must be treated in accordance with that, as the issue here is sounding possible antibiotic resistance to the current regimen.
His hydration must be maintained with oral rehydration salt, homemade fresh curd and yogurt will provide GI with lactobacillus best agents for the fastest recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Most likely bacterial infection of the gut, as a viral episode, subsides by 3-4 days.
He must undertake a stool culture for antibiotic susceptibility and must be treated in accordance with that, as the issue here is sounding possible antibiotic resistance to the current regimen.
His hydration must be maintained with oral rehydration salt, homemade fresh curd and yogurt will provide GI with lactobacillus best agents for the fastest recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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