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i have had diarrhea for 4 days now. on the 2nd day i went to the chemist and they gave me loperamide hydrochloride. day 3 i had constipation and now on day 4 back to diarrhea with stommach cramps. should i be worried about this and go to see my local gp?
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Use over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) -Take probiotics -Take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers. - Begin eating mild foods the next day or sooner, depending on how you feel. Hope my answer was helpful. Kind regards!
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Suggest Remedy For Diarrhea
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Use over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) -Take probiotics -Take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers. - Begin eating mild foods the next day or sooner, depending on how you feel. Hope my answer was helpful. Kind regards!