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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?
Hello, I began having diarrhea 2 weeks ago today. My doctor ordered a stool study which showed e coli. The sample was given 4 days ago. I was taking immodium during the first week of symptoms. I was told the symptoms would resolve on their own, but I am wondering how long they will last. Is it possible that I lengthened the duration by taking the immodium?
Sat, 7 Apr 2018
Hello,
In general, diarrhea is a condition which leads to fluid and electrolyte lose from body so the ideal treatment is to just replace it.
As you are having e coli in stool report about which you should not worry that will resolve on its own just keep hydration and use probiotics and duet like toast and apple.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
In general, diarrhea is a condition which leads to fluid and electrolyte lose from body so the ideal treatment is to just replace it.
As you are having e coli in stool report about which you should not worry that will resolve on its own just keep hydration and use probiotics and duet like toast and apple.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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