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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In An Elderly Person
Hi. I am 70 years old and have been a cardiac patient since 2001 angioplasty three times. I take plavix, aspirin, diovan (morning), advant (evening), lipiget 10mg, concor 2.5 mg. The problem i have for a while now is loose motions diaahrea. As soon as i eat something it goes worst and feel weak all the time. Can you please advice as to next course of action. I have done most of the tests and they have come out as negative. Regards
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Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to stomach infection.
For that you can take tablet metronidazole after consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Along with that keep yourself hydrated with electral sachet. Do regular blood pressure monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to stomach infection.
For that you can take tablet metronidazole after consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Along with that keep yourself hydrated with electral sachet. Do regular blood pressure monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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