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Loose Motion Followed By Stomach Cramps. Reason And Is This Normal?
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I just returned from vacation and have been having loose motions ever since. It started with an uneasy feeling, followed by stomach cramps and pain and then continuous loose motions. In a span of 2-3 hours, I had visited the washroom about 8 times and the motions were completely water like. My husband gave me a small piece of banana, some yoghurt and black tea and they gradually stopped. I would like to know -
A. Why would this have happened?
B. Can I eat normal now?
C. I feel very tired and my legs hurt, is this a normal after symptom and what can I do to get better?
I just returned from vacation and have been having loose motions ever since. It started with an uneasy feeling, followed by stomach cramps and pain and then continuous loose motions. In a span of 2-3 hours, I had visited the washroom about 8 times and the motions were completely water like. My husband gave me a small piece of banana, some yoghurt and black tea and they gradually stopped. I would like to know -
A. Why would this have happened?
B. Can I eat normal now?
C. I feel very tired and my legs hurt, is this a normal after symptom and what can I do to get better?
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Fri, 16 Aug 2013
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ur problem seems somewhat related to travelling ,,,,,this is due to a bacteria which is causing travellers diarrhoea and its common in the world.....need not to be so much worried abt it .....what u can do is have some antidairroheal and antibiotics medicines and and yes u r having normal home remedies....u can ahve ur normal food once u get bak to normal.....take some b complex capsules for ur tiredness.....
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Here are your Answers, A> Traveler's diarrhea, this is water born disease, the causative organism is either Bacteria, or virus, this types of diarrhea is almost self limiting that treatment seldom requires. B> Even with the diarrhea you could have eat, normally, hydration is matter only, dehydration is only dangerous out come. C> Yes this could be because of diarrhea, in case of watery stool, acidosis occurs with depletion of ion and cation causing accumulation of lactic acid in muscles, and this gives muscular pain, just do nothing, keep good hydration, will come around soon, Hope this will clear the doubts, Have a nice time. (Carbonated drink some time relieve the Lactic acidosis)
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Here are your Answers, A> Traveler's diarrhea, this is water born disease, the causative organism is either Bacteria, or virus, this types of diarrhea is almost self limiting that treatment seldom requires. B> Even with the diarrhea you could have eat, normally, hydration is matter only, dehydration is only dangerous out come. C> Yes this could be because of diarrhea, in case of watery stool, acidosis occurs with depletion of ion and cation causing accumulation of lactic acid in muscles, and this gives muscular pain, just do nothing, keep good hydration, will come around soon, Hope this will clear the doubts, Have a nice time. (Carbonated drink some time relieve the Lactic acidosis)
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A) It may be due to intake of contaminated food stuff / water unknowingly (Travellers diarrhea) .
B) You can eat normally with special precaution to cook/boil nicely all food stuff.
Take plenty of boiled water.
C) This symptom arises due to dehydration of body .
ORS Solution is helpful in restoring energy.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David
Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum,
A) It may be due to intake of contaminated food stuff / water unknowingly (Travellers diarrhea) .
B) You can eat normally with special precaution to cook/boil nicely all food stuff.
Take plenty of boiled water.
C) This symptom arises due to dehydration of body .
ORS Solution is helpful in restoring energy.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David
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Welcome to HCM.
Loose motions with stomach cramp is most likely due some bacterial infection.
It usually occurs after consuming some stale food,bad water and even due to improper hygiene.Take care for proper hygiene like wash your hand properly before taking any food.
You have to take very light and liquid diet like lemon water,fruit juices,buttermilk and ors formula.
Take nsaid with dicyclomin to subside stomach cramp.Take complete course of antibiotic like ofloxacin/levofloxacin. Lactobacillus and rebeprazole will be helpful.
Consult your physician for further guidance and medical management.
Loose motions with stomach cramp is most likely due some bacterial infection.
It usually occurs after consuming some stale food,bad water and even due to improper hygiene.Take care for proper hygiene like wash your hand properly before taking any food.
You have to take very light and liquid diet like lemon water,fruit juices,buttermilk and ors formula.
Take nsaid with dicyclomin to subside stomach cramp.Take complete course of antibiotic like ofloxacin/levofloxacin. Lactobacillus and rebeprazole will be helpful.
Consult your physician for further guidance and medical management.
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you are getting dehydrated.immediately u require antibiotic , i.v.fluids, antisasmodic.please go to nearby doctor,or else will require admission.
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