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Suggest Remedy For Bacterial Infection
I was suffering from loose stool once in a day and mild pain in lower abdomen from last 20 days. My doctor advised me to do Ultrasound of upper abdomen which was normal then I did the stool test which shows pus cells: occasional, bacteria: present, epithimial cells: 1-2, PH: 6.2. Doctor prescribed esofac capsules which I took 5 days and then again did the stool test but the results are almost same with bacteria : present, epithilial cells :2-4, PH: 6.8
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
Sorry to hear about your condition.
First of all, I want to assure you that your condition is entirely treatable and you need not worry.
If I were your treating doctor, I'd advice you to-
1. Start with an antibiotic, preferable a combination of Ofloxacin + Ornidazole. This should be had twice daily for 5 days. Or a combination of Norfloxacin + Tinidazole may be taken in it's place.
2. Complete rest.
3. ORS - very important to replenish the lost water and electrolytes in your body.
4. Anti motility like Loperamide to reduce the stools frequency and cramp pain in stomach.
5. Have plenty of water and nutritious diet.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.
Wishing you a speedy recover.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
Welcome to HCM!
Sorry to hear about your condition.
First of all, I want to assure you that your condition is entirely treatable and you need not worry.
If I were your treating doctor, I'd advice you to-
1. Start with an antibiotic, preferable a combination of Ofloxacin + Ornidazole. This should be had twice daily for 5 days. Or a combination of Norfloxacin + Tinidazole may be taken in it's place.
2. Complete rest.
3. ORS - very important to replenish the lost water and electrolytes in your body.
4. Anti motility like Loperamide to reduce the stools frequency and cramp pain in stomach.
5. Have plenty of water and nutritious diet.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.
Wishing you a speedy recover.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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