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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea In A 60 Year Old
I m 60 year old active , healthy female. Normal weight. I ve had diarrhea now for 4 days. I ve not taken anything for it. For the most part feel fine and have gone about my regular activities -just having to urgently visit the restroom a time or two a day. What should I be doing to end this? Take Imodium? Something else?
Mon, 13 May 2019
Hello,
The most common cause of diarrhea is gastroenteritis, food poisoning, indigestion, infection(salmonella, shigella), food allergy or lactose intolerance.
Take anti-diarrheal(Loperamide, Imodium or Pepto-Bismol) medicine. Get stool examined(R/E & C/S), if the infection is caused by bacteria, you may need antibiotics.
Keep yourself well hydrated, take ORS, soups, juice & plain water. Take banana(raw-boiled or ripe), oatmeal & semi-solid food in small amounts.
Avoid dairy products & stay away from addictions & greasy food. Take boiled homemade food.
If diarrhea is still persistent visit ER, you may need medical support with intravenous fluids & antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
The most common cause of diarrhea is gastroenteritis, food poisoning, indigestion, infection(salmonella, shigella), food allergy or lactose intolerance.
Take anti-diarrheal(Loperamide, Imodium or Pepto-Bismol) medicine. Get stool examined(R/E & C/S), if the infection is caused by bacteria, you may need antibiotics.
Keep yourself well hydrated, take ORS, soups, juice & plain water. Take banana(raw-boiled or ripe), oatmeal & semi-solid food in small amounts.
Avoid dairy products & stay away from addictions & greasy food. Take boiled homemade food.
If diarrhea is still persistent visit ER, you may need medical support with intravenous fluids & antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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