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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hi, I finished 7 days of cephalexin for a root canal infection (had already completed 10 days of amoxicillin and 7 days of clindamycin and the side affects were manageable.) With cephalexin I had no effects while on it, but after finishing the treatment I started with 2 days of general weakness, then to 2 days of watery diarrhea, then things improved over the next 2 days to nearly normal (felt good, bowels close to good). Now I have urgent need to move bowels and though it s loose it s not the same as diarrhea and one two separate movements the mucus appeared brownish/red (no actual blood noticed in stood or running separately). Is this just my body readjusting? I ve be taking probiotics throughout this adventure. Should I up my yogert intake? How long will it take to be back to normal?
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers.
-Avoid spicy foods, fruits, alcohol, and caffeine until 48 hours after all symptoms have disappeared.
-Avoid milk for 3 days after symptoms disappear.
-Use nonprescription antidiarrheal medicine if you have diarrhea for longer than 6 hours
-take probiotics such as enterogermina
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -take frequent, small sips of water or a rehydration drink and small bites of salty crackers. -Avoid spicy foods, fruits, alcohol, and caffeine until 48 hours after all symptoms have disappeared. -Avoid milk for 3 days after symptoms disappear. -Use nonprescription antidiarrheal medicine if you have diarrhea for longer than 6 hours -take probiotics such as enterogermina Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi