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What Causes Diarrhea While On Imodium?
Question: i have loose motions since yesterday, took imodium but still not recovered. should i take something else?
Brief Answer:
Take ORS
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Kindly send details about your symptoms so that I am better able to help. Let me know the severity of diarhea. Also let me know if there are associated symptoms like fever, vomiting etc.
Since it started yesterday I am suspecting either food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis. Both these conditions get better by themselves in a few days. In both cases antibiotics are not effective.
For mild diarhea, imodium is a good remedy.
ORS made in cleaner water is the standard management for any type of loose motions.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Vaishalee
Take ORS
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Kindly send details about your symptoms so that I am better able to help. Let me know the severity of diarhea. Also let me know if there are associated symptoms like fever, vomiting etc.
Since it started yesterday I am suspecting either food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis. Both these conditions get better by themselves in a few days. In both cases antibiotics are not effective.
For mild diarhea, imodium is a good remedy.
ORS made in cleaner water is the standard management for any type of loose motions.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Vaishalee
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