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Is Extreme Diarrhea A Medical Emergency?
Hello I am Bikash from Nepal. my mother in law is having diarohea.She has already been to toilet for about 30 times. We are insisting to take her to hospital...but she says doesn't want to go and says she will be okie by tomorrow. i want to know if it is a medical emergency.. please reply ..
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
Hello,
Diarrhea and watery stools with:
1. Dryness of mouth
2. Loss of skin turgor
3. Muscle cramps
4. Giddiness
5. Loss of urine output
6. Altered sensorium
All the above symptoms are suggestive of severe dehydration which need urgent medical emergency.
Drink ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) liquid as much as possible. Use probiotics thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat her accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Diarrhea and watery stools with:
1. Dryness of mouth
2. Loss of skin turgor
3. Muscle cramps
4. Giddiness
5. Loss of urine output
6. Altered sensorium
All the above symptoms are suggestive of severe dehydration which need urgent medical emergency.
Drink ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) liquid as much as possible. Use probiotics thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat her accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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