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What Causes Severe Diarrhea?
My daughter, age 25, has been having severe diarrhea for the last 3 days. She was running a low grade fever the first day & had hives. She went to the doctor & was prescribed prednisone for the hives & told to eat a bland diet. The hives have subsided & the fever is gone but she is still have pretty bad diarrhea. She went back to the doctor today & was told that it is a possible food allergy & to follow the BRAT diet. Does this sound like an allergy?
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Hello,
I don't think this sounds like allergy. It seems like gastrointestinal tract infection and hives can be a symptom of it also. I think she can use Loperamid for diarrhea and probiotics to re-establish the intestinal flora.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I don't think this sounds like allergy. It seems like gastrointestinal tract infection and hives can be a symptom of it also. I think she can use Loperamid for diarrhea and probiotics to re-establish the intestinal flora.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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