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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Five days ago I began belching a rotten egg smell and within hours, I was running with diarrhea every 10 to 15 minutes. My stool color is ranging from very very dark green to black and is running out of me. My doctor phoned a lomotil prescription in and as long as I double up on it every 4 hrs, I seem to get a little relief for a short time. But then the process begins again ... always starting with the rotten egg/sulfur belching shortly followed by diarrhea. What should I do?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to either infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, estimation of serum electrolytes, stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Pelvis will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause.

Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations.
4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.

So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & start treatment as advised.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to either infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. Certain investigations like complete blood count, estimation of serum electrolytes, stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Pelvis will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause. Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food). 3. Lactobacillus preparations. 4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism. 5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. 6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & start treatment as advised. Wishing a good health. Take care.