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How To Treat Chronic Diarrhea In An Elderly Person?
My mother is 83 years old in recent years we have noticed that she has a lot of diarrhea. My siblings have said that it could be linked to her sugar consumption. Particularly white sugar that she adds to her tea. Does take medications Lisinopril, Metatopril,crestor, folic acid and low dose ectrin coated asprin. What can we do to alleviate the issue?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Replace lost fluids and nutrients
-Consider diarrhea medicines
-Avoid certain foods while there is diarrhea such as spicy foods,caffeine,alcohol.
-Do what you can to increase comfort
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Replace lost fluids and nutrients
-Consider diarrhea medicines
-Avoid certain foods while there is diarrhea such as spicy foods,caffeine,alcohol.
-Do what you can to increase comfort
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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