Should I Be Worried I’ve Had Mild Stomach Cramps And Type 6 Stool For 4-5 Days ?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2020

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Question : I’ve had mild stomach cramps and type 6 stool for 4-5 days . Should I get this looked at ? I have no other symptoms

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to Infection of the Gut

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Stomach cramps associated with type 6 stool could be due to Infection of the Gut,particularly Colon.
It can be due to ingestion of contaminated food or water.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily,a pre and probiotic capsule.If the stool is associated with mucus discharge, Tablet Metronidazole 400mg should be added.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Please consult a Doctor and get appropriate prescription.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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