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What Is Causing Dark Brown Runny Stools?

I have some kind of flu virus. aches. stuffed nose cough. fevers. been basically only having liquids for two days. went to pass wind before and dark brown runny Poo came out. do u think this is the water i have been drinking or diahorrea. i have irritable bowel syndrome. thanks
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is diarrhea fluid following intestinal infection .
* Need basic disciplines to be followed for faster recovery
- drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice,
green tea, coffee, butter milk etc .
- consume soft light diet with fresh curd at regular intervals
- avoid prolong fasting / overeating
- avoid oily / spicy / non veg stuffs / beverages
- avoid smoking / alcohol if using
- avoid stress / anxiety
- gargles with salted lukewarm water & peppermint oil help for throat
- avoid exposure to excess cold / heat
- in our clinic , according to the evaluation of the patient , we recommend
systemic antibiotics , gut flora modulators , anti inflammatory agents
according to the need of the condition .
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you .
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .
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What Is Causing Dark Brown Runny Stools?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is diarrhea fluid following intestinal infection . * Need basic disciplines to be followed for faster recovery - drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice, green tea, coffee, butter milk etc . - consume soft light diet with fresh curd at regular intervals - avoid prolong fasting / overeating - avoid oily / spicy / non veg stuffs / beverages - avoid smoking / alcohol if using - avoid stress / anxiety - gargles with salted lukewarm water & peppermint oil help for throat - avoid exposure to excess cold / heat - in our clinic , according to the evaluation of the patient , we recommend systemic antibiotics , gut flora modulators , anti inflammatory agents according to the need of the condition . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you . Wishing you fine recovery from the same . Regards dear take care .