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Is Prolonged Diarrhea A Cause For Concern?

FOR 7 DAYS I HAVE HAD DIARRHEA.BUT NOT THE WHOLE 7 DAYS. AT FIRST IT STARTED THAT I FELT I HAD TO GO THE CRAMPING THE SWEATS BUT THEN WHEN I WOULD GET TO THE TOILET I COULDN T GO. I HAD TO PUSH LIKE I WAS CONSTIPATED. SO THE LAST 3 DAYS IS WHEN I REALLY HAVE HAD THE DIARRHEA. BUT IS WAS STILL LIKE I FELT I HAD TO HAVE A BM BUT DIDN T. SO LAST NIGHT I TOOK SOME DULCOLAX AND HAVE HAD DIARRHEA ALL DAY TODAY. HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO GO TO THE DOCTOR?
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi

Generally Diarrhea lost for 3-7 days depending on individuals

Check out if the stool is foul smelling and if so the doctor needs to be consulted immediately as there may be infections and it needs antibiotic treatment

If you donot have fever and if the stool is non foul smelling then nothing to worry, you can take lactobacillus powder(sachet) mixed with water and this can be taken thrice daily(M, AN, N)

Drink sufficient fresh fruit juices

Avoid milk and milk items till you diarrhea is cured, Green tea can be taken without milk

Wish You Good Health


Regards

Dr Sridhar K
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Is Prolonged Diarrhea A Cause For Concern?

Hi Generally Diarrhea lost for 3-7 days depending on individuals Check out if the stool is foul smelling and if so the doctor needs to be consulted immediately as there may be infections and it needs antibiotic treatment If you donot have fever and if the stool is non foul smelling then nothing to worry, you can take lactobacillus powder(sachet) mixed with water and this can be taken thrice daily(M, AN, N) Drink sufficient fresh fruit juices Avoid milk and milk items till you diarrhea is cured, Green tea can be taken without milk Wish You Good Health Regards Dr Sridhar K