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Taking Diarrhoea Tablets Daily Every Four Hours And Having Stomach Pain. Suffering With Headaches And Light Headedness. Related?

i take diarrhea tablets everyday every four hours as i cant trust not to have loose stools. i get pain in my stomach as well from eating...... anything . are the tablets making things worse as i cant not take them in case as in my head i think they are helping me !! I suffer with headaches and lightheadedness alot too. is everything linked to taking these tablets ?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Dear friend,

Thanks for posting your query on this website. I can fully appreciate your concern for your problem.

You have not mentioned the reason for taking laxatives. Laxatives, if taken regularly, tend to produce stomach cramps, electrolyte imbalance and loss of body water leading to dehydration.

I therefore suggest that you should STOP taking laxatives ("diarrhea tablets").

Have adequate fluid intake and also salt to restore electrolytes balance.

Your headaches are likely to disappear on stopping laxative pills. However, it is likely that you may be suffering from Migraine headaches. Please elaborate more on the details and associated symptoms of headaches. It will help me in differentiating Migraine and headaches caused by use of laxatives.

I am highly optimistic that you will certainly benefit from the advice.

May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance and will try my best to cure your condition to the best of my experience and knowledge.

Awaiting your reply,

Fond Regards,

Dr. Karanwal

HAVE A NICE DAY AND SPEEDY RECOVERY.
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Taking Diarrhoea Tablets Daily Every Four Hours And Having Stomach Pain. Suffering With Headaches And Light Headedness. Related?

Dear friend, Thanks for posting your query on this website. I can fully appreciate your concern for your problem. You have not mentioned the reason for taking laxatives. Laxatives, if taken regularly, tend to produce stomach cramps, electrolyte imbalance and loss of body water leading to dehydration. I therefore suggest that you should STOP taking laxatives ( diarrhea tablets ). Have adequate fluid intake and also salt to restore electrolytes balance. Your headaches are likely to disappear on stopping laxative pills. However, it is likely that you may be suffering from Migraine headaches. Please elaborate more on the details and associated symptoms of headaches. It will help me in differentiating Migraine and headaches caused by use of laxatives. I am highly optimistic that you will certainly benefit from the advice. May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance and will try my best to cure your condition to the best of my experience and knowledge. Awaiting your reply, Fond Regards, Dr. Karanwal HAVE A NICE DAY AND SPEEDY RECOVERY.