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How Can Chronic Diarrhea Be Treated?

I am experiencing explosive diarrhea about a half hour after I eat. Once it starts it lasts for a week or so then goes away until the next time. It used to be only when I went out to eat but now it’s all the time . I am amn overweight, 65 year old female
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Stay hydrated
-Use over-the-counter medications such as Imodium
-Use probiotics
-Eat the diet brat (bananas, rice,apple juice, tost)
You should also do some examinations such as a blood test and a coproculture.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.
Kindly regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Chronic Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Stay hydrated -Use over-the-counter medications such as Imodium -Use probiotics -Eat the diet brat (bananas, rice,apple juice, tost) You should also do some examinations such as a blood test and a coproculture. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help. Kindly regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi