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What Causes White Stool Along With Diarrhea And Headache?
Question: Hi, I am a 56 year old female and I have been having chalky white stools for about 2 weeks - they are accompanied with diarrhea and nausea within minutes of eating. I've had a headache and fatigue. I have a gallbladder but no known issues. No real pain but certainly have something going on. Having more bloating and gas as well. Thoughts?
Brief Answer:
It might be gastroenteritis, omeprazole, probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Most cases of diarrhea in adults result from viral gastroenteritis, consuming contaminated foods or drinks is another common cause.
I would suggest you to drink plenty of water or electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration. Add bland foods to your diet, such as bananas, toast, oatmeal and rice in small amounts every couple of hours. Avoid spicy food. You can take curd which will be beneficial. Do not take over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications. With this measures your symptoms should reduce.
You can take capsule omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast, empty stomach once daily for a week. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
In case if your symptoms persist, I would have asked for stool routine examination and based on the report I would have decided on the next line of management.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
It might be gastroenteritis, omeprazole, probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Most cases of diarrhea in adults result from viral gastroenteritis, consuming contaminated foods or drinks is another common cause.
I would suggest you to drink plenty of water or electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration. Add bland foods to your diet, such as bananas, toast, oatmeal and rice in small amounts every couple of hours. Avoid spicy food. You can take curd which will be beneficial. Do not take over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications. With this measures your symptoms should reduce.
You can take capsule omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast, empty stomach once daily for a week. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
In case if your symptoms persist, I would have asked for stool routine examination and based on the report I would have decided on the next line of management.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
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