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Had Diarrhea For A Week. Took Immodium. Blood Test Normal. Passing Clear Liquid With Gas. Why?

I have had diarrhea for almost a week, I went to a clinic and had blood test taken and my results are that kidneys and liver are okay. I also had to give three stool samples for the lab, two came back negative and am waiting on the third result. The doctor at the clinic has me taking immodium after each time I have an occurrence of going to the bathroom for diarrhea. I have mostly clear liquid and lots of gas. Any ideas?
posted on Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, it seems that you are having infection of the gastrointestinal tract and needs proper medical management.

I would advise that you should start an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice a day along with antiamoebic like Metronidazole 400 mg thrice a day.
Antacid like Omeprazole 40 mg once a day along with a probiotic preparation will have added benefits.
You will not need imodium once your infection is controlled by the above medications.

Also follow a light diet schedule.
Drink hydrating fluids to maintain hydration.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Had Diarrhea For A Week. Took Immodium. Blood Test Normal. Passing Clear Liquid With Gas. Why?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having infection of the gastrointestinal tract and needs proper medical management. I would advise that you should start an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice a day along with antiamoebic like Metronidazole 400 mg thrice a day. Antacid like Omeprazole 40 mg once a day along with a probiotic preparation will have added benefits. You will not need imodium once your infection is controlled by the above medications. Also follow a light diet schedule. Drink hydrating fluids to maintain hydration. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.