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I’ve Had Diarrhea For 8 Days. I Was Prescribed Lomotil
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Mon, 10 Aug 2020
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Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
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Usually diarrhea is cause virus and is self limiting in nature and limits itself in 7-10 days.
However if it's not responding then you should go for a test called stool routine and culture.
Some times it's caused by bacteria and protozoa and require antibiotic therapy.
However for the time being you can replace lomotil by Imodium 4 mg thrice to control diarrhea.
Get the test done and follow up.
Reagards!
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details.
Usually diarrhea is cause virus and is self limiting in nature and limits itself in 7-10 days.
However if it's not responding then you should go for a test called stool routine and culture.
Some times it's caused by bacteria and protozoa and require antibiotic therapy.
However for the time being you can replace lomotil by Imodium 4 mg thrice to control diarrhea.
Get the test done and follow up.
Reagards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details.
Usually diarrhea is cause virus and is self limiting in nature and limits itself in 7-10 days.
However if it's not responding then you should go for a test called stool routine and culture.
Some times it's caused by bacteria and protozoa and require antibiotic therapy.
However for the time being you can replace lomotil by Imodium 4 mg thrice to control diarrhea.
Get the test done and follow up.
Reagards!
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details.
Usually diarrhea is cause virus and is self limiting in nature and limits itself in 7-10 days.
However if it's not responding then you should go for a test called stool routine and culture.
Some times it's caused by bacteria and protozoa and require antibiotic therapy.
However for the time being you can replace lomotil by Imodium 4 mg thrice to control diarrhea.
Get the test done and follow up.
Reagards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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