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How Can Persistent Diarrhea Be Treated?

I'm concerned about myself (25yrs, 165cm, 60kg) and my boyfriend (28yrs, 190cm, 90kg) both having diarrhea for 4 weeks. We are in Asia and from Australia. I am also 7 weeks pregnant. I saw a doctor who simply said it was hormones. However I find it hard to believe diarrhea for 4 weeks, everyday, even if I eat crackers, no matter what diarrhea. Can you please help. Thank you
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-If the diarrhea is caused by an bacterial infection antibiotics, for infections that are causing diarrhea. -codeine-containing medications, which can reduce watery and loose stools.
- over-the-counter medications to slow down the passage of stool through the digestive tract, including bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) and loperamide (Imodium).
-use probiotics
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Persistent Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -If the diarrhea is caused by an bacterial infection antibiotics, for infections that are causing diarrhea. -codeine-containing medications, which can reduce watery and loose stools. - over-the-counter medications to slow down the passage of stool through the digestive tract, including bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) and loperamide (Imodium). -use probiotics Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!