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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Loose Stools
I have been having diarrhea or loose stool for nearly 3 months. Imodium stops it temorarly but then it starts again occasionally it is normal. I lost my husband 18 months ago and wonder if the stress and anxiety is causing it my last colonoscopy was 4 years ago and was normal my gastrointestinal Dr gave me a prescription for the generic of benadryl and I thought it was helping a little but now I don t think so
Fri, 5 Apr 2019
Hi,
As per your query you have symptoms of persistent loose stools which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is a type of viral infection. It could be due to an electrolyte imbalance in the body.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you take proper rest. You should have plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should take a diet rich in multivitamins. You should take a diet rich in fibres and proton pump inhibitors. You should do tepid sponging as well. Avoid intake of outside hot and spicy food substances. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out the underlying cause of your condition whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have symptoms of persistent loose stools which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is a type of viral infection. It could be due to an electrolyte imbalance in the body.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you take proper rest. You should have plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should take a diet rich in multivitamins. You should take a diet rich in fibres and proton pump inhibitors. You should do tepid sponging as well. Avoid intake of outside hot and spicy food substances. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out the underlying cause of your condition whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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