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Suggest Remedy For Diarrhoea And Abdominal Pain
Question: My mother 80years old otherwise health called and said she had a bad night. got up at 1pm with diarrhea and severe lower abdominal pain. Had diarrhea- eatery. then has been passing mucus that is blood tinged. Pain as resolved to discomfort. Advise
Brief Answer:
Amoebic dysentery is most likely and she will need medical help
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Blood seen in the stool along with diarrhoea (acute/sudden onset) is most probably due to amoebic dysentery which is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea that contains blood and mucus.
Taking her age into consideration I would strongly recommend taking her to a medical centre as dehydration and extreme weakness may settle in which can put strain on her heart, which is not good at her age.
Treatment usually includes:
+Rehydration
+Feeding either orally or through parental nutrition
+Antibiotic coverage (e.g. azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, etc.)
Please do visit a doctor as her current status is only going to worsen as she continues to lose more fluids. I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
Amoebic dysentery is most likely and she will need medical help
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Blood seen in the stool along with diarrhoea (acute/sudden onset) is most probably due to amoebic dysentery which is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea that contains blood and mucus.
Taking her age into consideration I would strongly recommend taking her to a medical centre as dehydration and extreme weakness may settle in which can put strain on her heart, which is not good at her age.
Treatment usually includes:
+Rehydration
+Feeding either orally or through parental nutrition
+Antibiotic coverage (e.g. azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, etc.)
Please do visit a doctor as her current status is only going to worsen as she continues to lose more fluids. I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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