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What Is The Treatment For Diarrhea And Cough?

Hi, wondering what stage it could be if the liver is affected already. Right now my husband experiences diarrhea about 6 or more in a day. He got back pains as well and a cough. We have a schedule for oncologist this coming Jan 26 but I feel it's too far and can wait that much. We just learn his ailment 2 days ago. He is advised to undergo chemo. Im wondering also what food is good for my husband, he already loss a lot of weight.
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Hi

Since your husband is having diarrhea i would advise loperamide tablets 2 mg 2 hrly for him until his diarrhea stops.
For cough u can give cetirizine cough syrup
U can give him less spicy food and plenty of vegetables.
U can add protein powdwe like prosure to his milk which will increase his weight.

Regards
DR De
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What Is The Treatment For Diarrhea And Cough?

Hi Since your husband is having diarrhea i would advise loperamide tablets 2 mg 2 hrly for him until his diarrhea stops. For cough u can give cetirizine cough syrup U can give him less spicy food and plenty of vegetables. U can add protein powdwe like prosure to his milk which will increase his weight. Regards DR De