Suggest Treatment For Loose Stools While Having Emphysema

Posted on Tue, 2 May 2017

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Question : My father is 84? and has emphysema. He does okay generally but within the the couple of weeks he has had runny stool,very loose. He wants to take Oct diarrhea medicine. What could be causing his loose stool?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A viral situation

Detailed Answer:
Hello llo and thanks for for asking in HealthcareMagic.

I can understand your concern

According to the history you explain this might be a gastroenteritis due to viral causes.
It usually is associated with losing stool abdominal pain or sometimes with fever.

He can take safely medications for diarrhea,supplements with electrolytes and a lot of water instead.

It passes after some days, don't worry.

If the situation gets worse get the medical help for intravenous perfusions,but i don't think he will need.

I wish a fast recovery for your father

Take care and feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda

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