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What Causes Diarrhea Along With Discomfort In The Lower Back?

Hi I have now for a week and 2 days had very loose to water as stools and often have a strong anomia smell whatever I eat or drink comes out pretty much 30min later but I can control it to hold it in longer but when I go it just runs out. I also have discomfort in lower back and Gut area
Mon, 9 Apr 2018
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Hello,

The most common reason for acute Diarrhea is an infection involving the gastrointestinal tract.

Because the intestines are inflamed, they cannot absorb the food and Diarrhea will occur with meals. In general, till it resolves, only liquids are advised (except for using yogurt for probiotics).

Treatment includes:

(1) Hold off all solid food till 4 hours pass with no symptoms. When this time passes then a small amount of dry foods can be used such as biscuits, toast, and plain rice.
(2) Replace fluids to avoid dehydration.
(3) Use Probiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Diarrhea Along With Discomfort In The Lower Back?

Hello, The most common reason for acute Diarrhea is an infection involving the gastrointestinal tract. Because the intestines are inflamed, they cannot absorb the food and Diarrhea will occur with meals. In general, till it resolves, only liquids are advised (except for using yogurt for probiotics). Treatment includes: (1) Hold off all solid food till 4 hours pass with no symptoms. When this time passes then a small amount of dry foods can be used such as biscuits, toast, and plain rice. (2) Replace fluids to avoid dehydration. (3) Use Probiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James