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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea When Diagnosed With GI Problems
I am having lower GI problems going on 2 weeks. Every time I eat something, even just an egg, I wind up having diahrrhea, sometimes severe and sometimes mild. I am not very hungry because I know how it s going to turn out. Is there some medicine I can buy over the counter that will put some bulk back in my system?
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Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Hello,
I think you need to get some diagnostic tests done first:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
- stool examination for ova/parasites
- stool culture for candida
After getting the results we can decide for best treatment strategy.
For the moment, I advise to take:
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- antacids to stabilize stomach pH
- eat often and in small portions
- avoid foods that could aggravate the symptoms
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
I think you need to get some diagnostic tests done first:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
- stool examination for ova/parasites
- stool culture for candida
After getting the results we can decide for best treatment strategy.
For the moment, I advise to take:
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- antacids to stabilize stomach pH
- eat often and in small portions
- avoid foods that could aggravate the symptoms
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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