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What Causes Diarrhea, Abdominal Cramps And Loss Of Appetite?

I have just returned from Bali and have had loss of appetite, low energy, nausea, mild stomach cramps & strong diarrhea since last Saturday morning (almost a week). I took a tablet for the diarrhea yesterday, but I still have low energy, loss of appetite and feel unwell. I have had food poisoning in Bali before, but it is usually more violent & painful yet only lasts 24 hours.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Since you have been having symptoms for almost a week now, there is the possibility of bacterial gastroenteritis caused by E-coli (especially with recent travel).
Stool analysis and culture is recommended at this point. Treatment is with antibiotics like Bactrim.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary management
Meanwhile, follow a liquid diet like soup, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Include fluids containing electrolytes like Gatorade. You can also take buscopan 10 mg (2 tablets up to 3 times daily)

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Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Diarrhea, Abdominal Cramps And Loss Of Appetite?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Since you have been having symptoms for almost a week now, there is the possibility of bacterial gastroenteritis caused by E-coli (especially with recent travel). Stool analysis and culture is recommended at this point. Treatment is with antibiotics like Bactrim. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary management Meanwhile, follow a liquid diet like soup, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Include fluids containing electrolytes like Gatorade. You can also take buscopan 10 mg (2 tablets up to 3 times daily) Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi