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Treatment For Stomach Infection And Frequent Bowel Movement

hi , im 19 yrs old and an aspiring bodybuilder , i am currently suffering from bad stomach infection and having liquid bowel movements every half an hour , my high protein/carb diet is completely screwed as im on liquid diet , my doc says it will take a week or so to recover . I am really worried as i have my competition this june and im fearing that this whole week may reduce my muscle size and deposit fat on my lower abdominal . PLEASE , i need your help as i worked really hard to get in shape for this summers contest . Hoping for the best
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
First of all it is necessary to find the cause of loose stools whether it is due to bacterial infection, viral infection or intolerance to the diet you started for body-building?
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Send the sample of stool for tests for three consecutive days.
Tests of blood for CBC, kidney and liver function.
Ultrasonography and X-ray of abdomen will help further.
If there is a bacterial infection a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole should help you.
You can take Imodium for control of loose stools.
Symptomatic and supportive treatment in the form of probiotics and other products can help you to recover well.
Getting out of the present trouble is more important that the competition you mentioned about.
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Treatment For Stomach Infection And Frequent Bowel Movement

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. First of all it is necessary to find the cause of loose stools whether it is due to bacterial infection, viral infection or intolerance to the diet you started for body-building? I would advise you the following in such a situation: Send the sample of stool for tests for three consecutive days. Tests of blood for CBC, kidney and liver function. Ultrasonography and X-ray of abdomen will help further. If there is a bacterial infection a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole should help you. You can take Imodium for control of loose stools. Symptomatic and supportive treatment in the form of probiotics and other products can help you to recover well. Getting out of the present trouble is more important that the competition you mentioned about.