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How Can Diarrhea Along With Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

I just started taking duloxetine 60 mg and have diarrhea every day at multiple times (a lot after I eat something). Stomach growls with gas - didn t have this before taking this medication, but I don t mind emptying my stomach as I was constipated most of the time before. I just don t like the feeling of having to go all the time.
Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
hi sir/madam,
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.

Do these following tests:-
Endoscopy.
Colonoscopy.
Lower GI (gastrointestinal) tract radiography.

treatments:-
Fluids can be replaced by simply drinking more fluids, or they can be received intravenously in severe cases. Children and older people are more vulnerable to dehydration.
Antidiarrheal medications like Loperamide, or Imodium, is an antimotility drug that reduces stool passage.

Diet to be adopted are-
Sip on clear, still liquids such as fruit juice without added sugar.
After each loose stool, replace lost fluids with at least one cup of liquid.
Do most of the drinking between, not during meals.
Consume high-potassium foods and liquids, such as diluted fruit juices, potatoes without the skin, and bananas.
Consume high-sodium foods and liquids, such as broths, soups, sports drinks, and salted crackers.
Eat foods high in soluble fiber, such as banana, oatmeal and rice, as these help thicken the stool
Limit foods that may make diarrhea worse, such as creamy, fried, and sugary foods.

Avoid these:-
Sugar-free gum, mints, sweet cherries, and prunes.
Caffeinated drinks and medication.
Fructose in high amounts, from fruit juices, grapes, honey, dates, nuts, figs, Soft drinks, and prunes.
Lactose in dairy products.
Magnesium.
Olestra, or Olean, a fat substitute.

Consult your doctor for further treatments.
hope this was helpful.
have a healthy day.
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How Can Diarrhea Along With Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. Do these following tests:- Endoscopy. Colonoscopy. Lower GI (gastrointestinal) tract radiography. treatments:- Fluids can be replaced by simply drinking more fluids, or they can be received intravenously in severe cases. Children and older people are more vulnerable to dehydration. Antidiarrheal medications like Loperamide, or Imodium, is an antimotility drug that reduces stool passage. Diet to be adopted are- Sip on clear, still liquids such as fruit juice without added sugar. After each loose stool, replace lost fluids with at least one cup of liquid. Do most of the drinking between, not during meals. Consume high-potassium foods and liquids, such as diluted fruit juices, potatoes without the skin, and bananas. Consume high-sodium foods and liquids, such as broths, soups, sports drinks, and salted crackers. Eat foods high in soluble fiber, such as banana, oatmeal and rice, as these help thicken the stool Limit foods that may make diarrhea worse, such as creamy, fried, and sugary foods. Avoid these:- Sugar-free gum, mints, sweet cherries, and prunes. Caffeinated drinks and medication. Fructose in high amounts, from fruit juices, grapes, honey, dates, nuts, figs, Soft drinks, and prunes. Lactose in dairy products. Magnesium. Olestra, or Olean, a fat substitute. Consult your doctor for further treatments. hope this was helpful. have a healthy day.