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What Causes Persistent Loose Motions And Swelling In Stomach?

Hey My son in law is having watery stools all the time. Even during his sleep He spent the night in the hospital due to his Potassium levels being critically low. They did a cat scan and blood work but do not know what is causing this. His stomach swells up also. We are trying to figure out what is wrong with him Can you help?Thank you
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Presence of persistent loose motions and swelling in stomach is attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.
The decreased potassium level is due to loss of body electrolytes through repeated loose motions. As he is admitted in hospital, it will be taken care by intravenous fluid & electrolyte administration.

Further management will involve:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.
4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.

So, kindly consult his treating Doctor and discuss regarding this.

There is no need to worry, he will be fine.
Wishing him a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Persistent Loose Motions And Swelling In Stomach?

Hello dear, Presence of persistent loose motions and swelling in stomach is attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. The decreased potassium level is due to loss of body electrolytes through repeated loose motions. As he is admitted in hospital, it will be taken care by intravenous fluid & electrolyte administration. Further management will involve: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food). 3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics. 4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism. 5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. 6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. So, kindly consult his treating Doctor and discuss regarding this. There is no need to worry, he will be fine. Wishing him a good health. Take care.