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How To Treat Diarrhea?
just returned from domninican republic with a case of travelers diarrhea. went to family physician yesterday. he recommended pepto bismol, not antibiotics. the diarrhea has subsided almost to the point of constipation but still have sudden urge and mild cramping.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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take home made curd if available. Any antispasmodic like superspas will work for pain or urge. No treatment needed for constipation it will resolve spontaneously.
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