Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Persistent Abdominal Cramps

Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016

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Question : I have had severe diarrhea and stomach burning and cramps for 5 days, its not getting better
what do I do about this

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stomach buig

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

You probably have stomach bug. Stool analysis may be done to confirm it.
You may require a course of antibiotics if stool test shows bug.

Meanwhile you take the following for relief -
1. T.Bentyl twice daily for relief from cramps
2. T.Nexium once daily before breakfast for relief from stomach burning
3. Probiotics to hasten recovery from diarrhea

Take BRAT diet ( Banana Rice Apple sause Toast) and drink enough fluids.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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