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Does Lactose Intolerance Cause Diarrhea?
Question: Hi, I am 26. I am having loose motion 2 times a day for past 15 days. I had stopped drinking milk due to which it reduced a bit but still having this issue. Please recommend me any medicine.
Brief Answer:
Probiotic will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Persistent loose stools after episode of Acute Gastroenteritis is likely to be due to
1. Lactose (Milk sugar ) intolerance
2. Persistent infection
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. Probiotic : Probiotic like Darolac will help reduce the frequency of loose stool
3. Anti motility drug : Loperamide which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful.
It should be used only if there is no associated blood in stools
4. Soft diet
5. Avoid milk and milk products for 1 week
6. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
If there is no blood in stools and appetite is normal then there should be rapid improvement in symptoms.
Wishing you great Health
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Probiotic will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Persistent loose stools after episode of Acute Gastroenteritis is likely to be due to
1. Lactose (Milk sugar ) intolerance
2. Persistent infection
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. Probiotic : Probiotic like Darolac will help reduce the frequency of loose stool
3. Anti motility drug : Loperamide which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful.
It should be used only if there is no associated blood in stools
4. Soft diet
5. Avoid milk and milk products for 1 week
6. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
If there is no blood in stools and appetite is normal then there should be rapid improvement in symptoms.
Wishing you great Health
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor,
Thanks for your suggestions! I have another issue ie. Sweaty Hands. What would be a solution for that?
Thanks for your suggestions! I have another issue ie. Sweaty Hands. What would be a solution for that?
Brief Answer:
Rule out Hyperthyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sweaty hands(Hyperhidrosis ) could be due to many cause. To lit a few
1. Idiopathic or unknown cause : It's the most commonest cause
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Stress and anxiety
I would suggest you the following
1. Get thyroid profile done to rule out Hyperthyroidism
2. Using dusting talc powder over hands
3. Stress relief and meditation will help
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Rule out Hyperthyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Sweaty hands(Hyperhidrosis ) could be due to many cause. To lit a few
1. Idiopathic or unknown cause : It's the most commonest cause
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Stress and anxiety
I would suggest you the following
1. Get thyroid profile done to rule out Hyperthyroidism
2. Using dusting talc powder over hands
3. Stress relief and meditation will help
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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