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What Causes Headache And Diarrhea While Suffering From Shingles?

I have shingles. Now I have headache and very liquid diarrhea for about a week. Just some info on me, I have psoriatic arthritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, empty sella syndrome and type 2 insulin dependent diabetes (there are more but those are the main, my health is not the best). My main question is with the diarrhea. It is very dark and foul smelling. Even if I eat nothing but crackers. I will be calling my doctor at 11:00 tomorrow but for know was just wondering if you had any ideas on the subject.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I advice you to do Consume plenty of liquids in form of boiled water , lemon juice , coconut water ,
home made juices , organic tea , coffee , butter milk etc .
Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet with fresh curd preferably .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat ,
milk , aerated drinks till recovery .

Intake of PPI ( as omeprazole ) , antibiotics ( with metronidazole on pack ) ,
Racecadrotil as an anti secretory agent , antispasmodic agent as dicyclomine help faster recovery , which
requires prescription with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Headache And Diarrhea While Suffering From Shingles?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I advice you to do Consume plenty of liquids in form of boiled water , lemon juice , coconut water , home made juices , organic tea , coffee , butter milk etc . Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet with fresh curd preferably . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat , milk , aerated drinks till recovery . Intake of PPI ( as omeprazole ) , antibiotics ( with metronidazole on pack ) , Racecadrotil as an anti secretory agent , antispasmodic agent as dicyclomine help faster recovery , which requires prescription with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.