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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?
I have had very loose stools for nearly 3 weeks. At first, I thought it was due to a side effect of an antibiotic I was on for an ear infection. Was on the antibiotic for 5 days before the diarrhea started. Stopped the antibiotic but the diarrhea continued for 4-5 more days. Diarrhea stopped, normal stools for a few days, than I felt constipated, took a laxative and now have had diarrhea again for the past 3 days. Sometimes, I can just cough or blow my nose, thankfully, I am on the commode. There is a yellow tinge on the toilet paper. Any Advice would be greatly appreciated, Cheryl
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate).
-Take probiotics
-Stay hydrated
-eat small amounts of food
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.
Kindly regards
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take over-the-counter options include Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate).
-Take probiotics
-Stay hydrated
-eat small amounts of food
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.
Kindly regards
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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