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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Diarrhea In An Elderly Person

I am a 90 years old man. I have had diarrhea sporadically for 2 or 3 years. It is now more frequent. After an attack I take a pill and I am constipated for several days. Then very hard stools appear. Then comes diarrhea. I eat fiber, I take a pro-biotic. I eat normal, common food. So?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic diarrhea which could be due to number of reason such as

-Food intolerance
-Food allergy
-Bacterial or viral infection
-Parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease.
-Underlying systemic pathology.

Need not to worry. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Take diet rich in fibres as well. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole , omeprazole along with loperamide . For now eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Diarrhea In An Elderly Person

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic diarrhea which could be due to number of reason such as -Food intolerance -Food allergy -Bacterial or viral infection -Parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease. -Underlying systemic pathology. Need not to worry. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Take diet rich in fibres as well. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole , omeprazole along with loperamide . For now eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari