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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort And Persistent Loose Bowels?

Hello doctor, I am manoj, male, 38 Suffering from prolonged diarrhea ( 6 weeks approx) I am having loose/watery sticky stools almost five six times a day, especially after few minutes of having meals. I can notice bubbles in the commode water along with some jelly type substances. Slight cramps in stomach are also noticed sometimes during the day but not always. I don t have any rectal bleeding. Gas passage is normal. No pain, yet uneasiness in stomach. Appetite is normal. There is no fever, no vomiting. I consulted doctor few weeks ago, during initial days of the problem who advised me NorfloxTZ twice a day. I took it religiously for 4 days and was sometimes feeling fine but sometimes not , that is, the stools were still watery having same problem. What it can be? Dear Doctor, please advise me a good treatment. I am worried.
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

Noted you have diarrhea since long time...
First as you have no relief by norflox antibiotic , get your stool examined....

If it shows egg or trophozoites of ameba or giardia then metronidazole tablet given....
If shows egg of hookworm or round worm then albendazole drug needed....

Meanwhile maintain hydration with lots of fluid....
Fruit taken more...
Avoid excess spicy foods , smoking , excess tea etc.
Non veg food limited.

If still needed stool culture done for choosing antibiotic accordingly....

Also take detail history and rule out endocrine disorders , hyperthyroid and HIV and accordingly investigated....

Probiotic tablet given
..
Take care.

Consult gastroenterologist for it.

Dr.Parth
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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort And Persistent Loose Bowels?

Hi welcome to HCM... Noted you have diarrhea since long time... First as you have no relief by norflox antibiotic , get your stool examined.... If it shows egg or trophozoites of ameba or giardia then metronidazole tablet given.... If shows egg of hookworm or round worm then albendazole drug needed.... Meanwhile maintain hydration with lots of fluid.... Fruit taken more... Avoid excess spicy foods , smoking , excess tea etc. Non veg food limited. If still needed stool culture done for choosing antibiotic accordingly.... Also take detail history and rule out endocrine disorders , hyperthyroid and HIV and accordingly investigated.... Probiotic tablet given .. Take care. Consult gastroenterologist for it. Dr.Parth