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What Causes Light Colored Stools Post Treatment For Diarrhea?

I have had lighter colored stools for the last four days. Prior to that I had decided to do a home remedy of taking olive oil, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. After taking 6 oz of olive oil, 6 oz of lemon juice and 3 oz of lemon juice, followed by about 36 oz of water within a 3 hour period, I had very soft stools/diahhrea that was the usual color of my stools. The day after the diahhrea, my stools became lighter colored. Thank you in advance for any information you can share.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of light colored stools post treatment for diarrhea which seems to be due to electrolyte imbalance in body leading to acute gastroenteritis and food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Start with lemon juice with salt and sugar added in it.

- Take combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole.

- Get intravenous fluid administration.

- You should avoid taking dairy products in excess.

- You can take banana on daily basis and light food.

- Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself.

- Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food.

Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Light Colored Stools Post Treatment For Diarrhea?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of light colored stools post treatment for diarrhea which seems to be due to electrolyte imbalance in body leading to acute gastroenteritis and food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Start with lemon juice with salt and sugar added in it. - Take combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. - Get intravenous fluid administration. - You should avoid taking dairy products in excess. - You can take banana on daily basis and light food. - Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. - Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari