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Suggest Remedy For Loose Stools
Hi, i ve had what i think to be a stomach bug for 4 days now and although i now feel okay, i have had diarrhea for two days. i bought imodium, follwed the packet and took 2 at first around 22 hours ago and then it says to take one after every loose stool. about 3 hours later i felt like it would come back so took another because i d been at work. this lead to bad gas last night and stomach pains this morning and two small, loose stools. i know it says to take one after each loose stool but i do not want to clog my intestines up and just want this sorted now as i go on holiday in just over 24 hours. should i still take one or will all the fibre i ve been eating for the past day start to kick in and bring my body back to normality?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Infective diarrhoea Imodium may aggravate the condition. It may useful in secretory diarrhoea. So better to stop it, and drink plenty of liquids. Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks.
Take a soft diet like tender coconut water or buttermilk or ORS solution. Use tablet Sporulac twice a day for five days.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Infective diarrhoea Imodium may aggravate the condition. It may useful in secretory diarrhoea. So better to stop it, and drink plenty of liquids. Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks.
Take a soft diet like tender coconut water or buttermilk or ORS solution. Use tablet Sporulac twice a day for five days.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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