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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Diarrhea And Gastritis
Hello, I am wondering at what point you should see a dr. about diarrhea. My stools have been pure water for 2 days now about 7 times yesterday and I am 8 times today. I am also having cramping, and moderate discomfort along with burping up a sulpher taste. I have not tried any otc medications as I have heard that you shouldn t stop diarrhea since it is your bodies way of trying to get rid of the cause of the problem and otc meds just trap it and prolong the issue.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Hi,
Your symptoms suggest that you have diarrhea due to indigestion either following over eating / enzyme deficiency or infection-infestation or food allergies causing digestive problem. Though the theory of body correcting digestive problem through diarrhea is considered at least supportive measures like light nutrition (boiled rice, curds, butter milk, sago pudding, light tea or coffee, ORS) sufficient intake of ORS to avoid dehydration & test are essential home care things. In case it is not controlled within 3-5 days or it gets worse, consultation of a doctor, detection of cause & specific treatment is a must.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms suggest that you have diarrhea due to indigestion either following over eating / enzyme deficiency or infection-infestation or food allergies causing digestive problem. Though the theory of body correcting digestive problem through diarrhea is considered at least supportive measures like light nutrition (boiled rice, curds, butter milk, sago pudding, light tea or coffee, ORS) sufficient intake of ORS to avoid dehydration & test are essential home care things. In case it is not controlled within 3-5 days or it gets worse, consultation of a doctor, detection of cause & specific treatment is a must.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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