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What Causes Diarrhea After Taking Zantac?
Question: Dr., been taking Zantac for about 2 Weeks, give or take a day or so, developed very loose bowels 4 days ago. Not full blown diarrhea but concerning. Any suggestions? I have suspended taking the Zantac 2 days ago but still experience symptoms although not as bad as at first. 69 yr. old female.
Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concern.
Most likely the problem you are suffering is Gastroenteritis.It's the inflammation of intestinal mucosa.Most of the times it is viral but can be bacterial or protozoal also.Hower i would initially suggest you to go for stool test to rule out the cause of infection.
As of now start taking a good quality probiotic like VSL#3 twice daily for a week.
Tab imodium 2mg can be taken as and when required.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Take lot of fibers and probiotics in diet.
Regards.
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concern.
Most likely the problem you are suffering is Gastroenteritis.It's the inflammation of intestinal mucosa.Most of the times it is viral but can be bacterial or protozoal also.Hower i would initially suggest you to go for stool test to rule out the cause of infection.
As of now start taking a good quality probiotic like VSL#3 twice daily for a week.
Tab imodium 2mg can be taken as and when required.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Take lot of fibers and probiotics in diet.
Regards.
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