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What Causes Diarrhea While On Imodium?

I have diarrhea, it started yesterday after a big meal with lots of dairy, seafood and pork, no one else of 10 people has any symptoms, it is light brown, the only thing I have eaten today is scrambled eggs and dry toast. It is going on 24 hours, how long should wait before taking Imodium, I have chewed about 6 tums over the last 24 hours. I am 65 and otherwise in pretty good health. What should I do?
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Imodium is basically anti motility agent , so it is not treating the basic
pathology which is altered gut flora mechanisms .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Drink plenty of liquids in sessions with ORS preferably .
- Soft , light diet at intervals with fresh curd preferable .
- Avoid all spicy , oily , junk foods , chilly , non veg , hot beverages .
- Need proton pump inhibitors , antibiotics with metronidazole on pack ,
pro biotics to control the condition at earliest .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Imodium?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Imodium is basically anti motility agent , so it is not treating the basic pathology which is altered gut flora mechanisms . * Suggestions for better recovery - Drink plenty of liquids in sessions with ORS preferably . - Soft , light diet at intervals with fresh curd preferable . - Avoid all spicy , oily , junk foods , chilly , non veg , hot beverages . - Need proton pump inhibitors , antibiotics with metronidazole on pack , pro biotics to control the condition at earliest . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Regards dear take care .