I Am Suffering From Loose Motion From Past 20 Days.

Posted on Wed, 24 Jul 2019

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Question : I am suffering from loose motion from past 20 days. It started with acidity for which doctor gave me Pan D for 5 days and one health tonic. Other than that report is normal. I was operated for ulcerative colitis in 1993. Since then never had any other problem.

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

I am suffering from loose motion from past 20 days. It started with acidity for which doctor gave me Pan D for 5 days and one health tonic. Other than that report is normal. I was operated for ulcerative colitis in 1993. Since then never had any other problem.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Go for stool culture test.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,
Thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor service" for your query on HealthcareMagic,

The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of Bacterial gastroenteritis which is the bacterial infection of the intestine.Though viral enteritis is more common yet it resolves itself in about 10 days.As already 20 days have past very likely it can be bacterial or Protozoal.

Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis. Management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole) for which you will need a prescription.

Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.

You can also take Imodium 4mg mg thrice daily to stop stools.
Along with it take probiotic VSL#3 twice daily.
Start antibiotic and anti protozoal post stool analysis test.

Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (31 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. for detail reply.

I will start taking Imodium and will get the stool test done.
Will attach the test report and will start with antibiotic once you suggest me to start.

How long should Imodium be taken?

Thanks & Regards
Rinkee

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear,
Imodium should be taken initially 4 mg every 8 hours till loose stools stop.A maximum of 16 mg dose can be taken in a day.
Follow up with reports.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (43 hours later)

Good evening Dr.

PFA is stool Routine report. Pls let me know if you asked me for the same report.

I started taking Imodium 3 times a day and probiotic VSL#3.
How long do I need to take probiotic VSL#3.
I am still having loose motion,P
Pls suggest..

Thanks & Regards,
Rinkee

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I have gone through your stool test reports,
No bacteria or protozoa is there however semi digested food with mucous is present.
I can see your location as bangalore-
Kindly take the following medicines all will be available at your nearest medical shop-
Capsule Racicadotryl 100mg thrice daily
Tab oflox oz twice daily
Take Econorm XXXXXXX three times a day (stop VSL#3)
Tab Cibis thrice daily
Cap pan 40 mg once daily
Take electral/ORS one glass after every loose stool.

Eat khichri and curd.
You would be fine in 2-3 days.
All these medicines are very easily available in XXXXXXX In case chemist creates chaos take a prescription from any local doctor for these medicines.
Follow up after 3 days.
I hope you would be fine by then.
Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

Good Evening Dr.,

I will start taking the medicine and will let you know my progress in 2/3 days.

And thanks a lot for details .... : )

Thanks & Regards,
Rinkee

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (0 minute later)

Good Evening Dr.,

I will start taking the medicine and will let you know my progress in 2/3 days.

And thanks a lot for details .... : )

Thanks & Regards,
Rinkee

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear,

Earlier I was not aware that you are in XXXXXXX In XXXXXXX and European countries most of the times this problem is viral in nature and limits itself in 10 days but in Asian countries, treatment is usually required.

You should be fine in another few days.
Drink natural juices and eat khichri buttermilk and yogurt.

Follow up after 3 days.
Get well soon....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee