Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Fever

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

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Mon, 28 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : I've had diarrhea and fever for 4 days. What is the best medicine? I've been taking XXXXXXX Seltzer flu. I am a little better but the temp is still over 100. I am 58 year old female in good health.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be a bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
If you are having high fever and loose motions for 4 days, it is likely to be a bacterial infection and not a viral infection and you require proper antibiotics. These are prescription medicines in most countries and it would be good for you to see a doctor and have yourself examined, investigated and properly treated.
If it is not possible for you to see a doctor, then a course of ciprofloxacin and metronidazole may be tried.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.

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