Suggest Treatment For Chronic Diarrhea

Posted on Sun, 1 May 2016

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Question : I have had chronic diarrhea for over a year (possibly more).

My aunt on my mother's side has colon cancer and another aunt had celiac disease. My daughter also has diagnosed celiac disease. I have had the celiac test done (both tests) about 3 years ago and it showed up that I did not have celiac disease. I would like to know what to do, and if it could be my stomach or bowels?

I would like to heal my gut and get my bowels working properly.
Thank you,
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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try A good probiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in
With the history that you have provided and negative reports for celiac disease

I would put this as a case of chronic collitis unless proved otherwise

It would be advisable to go for a stool culture and in the mean time you may start with a good probiotic twice a day

Once you have given the sample for culture you may start with a 10 day medication of Ofloxacillin 400 mg twice a day and Ornidazole 500 mg twice a day

Once the culture report is with you you may shift the antibiotics as per the sensitivity reports

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar