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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Medication For Diarrhea For Diabetic Patient

Last week I had lunch at a restaurant with friends. On the way home I felt uncomfortable, and vomited at home. Later in the evening I had diarrhea. The continued 3-4 times a day for the next 3 days. Used loperamide, and Pedialyte for dehydration.. Now I have a BM once daily, but it is very soft. I am a well controlled Type 1 diabetic for 49 years. Any suggestions?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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I feel you need a full course of antibiotics. A combination of fluroquinolones and ornidazole will be helpful. Rehydration will be helpful and do not use loperamide when there is active infection (gastroenteritis). It sometimes makes things worse.
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Suggest Medication For Diarrhea For Diabetic Patient

I feel you need a full course of antibiotics. A combination of fluroquinolones and ornidazole will be helpful. Rehydration will be helpful and do not use loperamide when there is active infection (gastroenteritis). It sometimes makes things worse. Hope I have answered your query..