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Hi. My son had an appendectomy within the passed 24 hours. Previous to that he had been sick with stomach virus type symptoms for 5 days. He now has had two loose bowel movements within the past four hours that has blood in them. Is this to be expected or do I need to take him back to the ER? I've called the Dr.'s answering service and am awaiting a response.
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes, you need to visit to the doctor immediately.
It is not the virus but it is bacterial infection.
I advice you to kindly do culture and sensitivity of the stool. This will guide us possible bacteria and its sensitivity pattern. Once you start treatment according to report you will be cured rapidly.
Please take curd in the diet as it replaces gut bacteria and helps you recovering the diarrhea.
Please do good hand hygiene as it is equally important in maintaining the good health and it also support the treatment.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.
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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, you need to visit to the doctor immediately. It is not the virus but it is bacterial infection. I advice you to kindly do culture and sensitivity of the stool. This will guide us possible bacteria and its sensitivity pattern. Once you start treatment according to report you will be cured rapidly. Please take curd in the diet as it replaces gut bacteria and helps you recovering the diarrhea. Please do good hand hygiene as it is equally important in maintaining the good health and it also support the treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.