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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements In A Day?
I ve had many bowel movements per day for the last 5 days....6 in the last 12 hours. I have cramps before the bowel movement. No fever or other symptoms. No new medications or change in diet.. what could be causing it and is there a medication to stop the cramping?
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
Advice
1. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg every 12 hours orally for 5 days
2. Metronidazole 400 mg every 8 hours orally after meal for 5 days
3. Albendazole 400 mg empty stomach in the morning – one dose only
4. Dicyclomine 20 mg every 8 hours per oral for pain on as needed basis
5. Electral powder – dissolve in 1 liter of water and drink frequently. You can use other over the counter ORS
6. Eat small, frequent meals to allow the stomach to digest foods gradually
7. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily to avoid dehydration
8. Investigation – R/E of stool
Thanks
1. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg every 12 hours orally for 5 days
2. Metronidazole 400 mg every 8 hours orally after meal for 5 days
3. Albendazole 400 mg empty stomach in the morning – one dose only
4. Dicyclomine 20 mg every 8 hours per oral for pain on as needed basis
5. Electral powder – dissolve in 1 liter of water and drink frequently. You can use other over the counter ORS
6. Eat small, frequent meals to allow the stomach to digest foods gradually
7. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily to avoid dehydration
8. Investigation – R/E of stool
Thanks
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