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Fever, Dark Loose Stools. Abdominal Discomfort. On Antibiotics. Cause?

Hi ,i'm Mayank i had symptoms like fever, loose and slightly dark stools for two days now the fever is gone but still loose and dark stool persist. I'm feeling no abdominal pain just a slight feeling of abdominal discomfort sometimes(very rare)
i'm taking an anti-biotic medicine 2 times a day and i also took paracetamol 500 mg tablets(for controlling fever)
please help me out to find out whats wrong with me...
Sat, 11 May 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute gastroenteritis but possibility of melena should also be kept in mind.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, serum electrolytes, widal test, amoebic antibodies and thyroid profile.
You should also go for endoscopy to rule out bleeding; blood in upper gastrointestinal tract gets coverted to black color due to exposure to acid in stomach.
You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics, if needed.
You should maintain your hydration status by taking potassium rich liquids.
Take soft diet along with yogurt and banana.
Avoid milk and all milk related products.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Fever, Dark Loose Stools. Abdominal Discomfort. On Antibiotics. Cause?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute gastroenteritis but possibility of melena should also be kept in mind. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, serum electrolytes, widal test, amoebic antibodies and thyroid profile. You should also go for endoscopy to rule out bleeding; blood in upper gastrointestinal tract gets coverted to black color due to exposure to acid in stomach. You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics, if needed. You should maintain your hydration status by taking potassium rich liquids. Take soft diet along with yogurt and banana. Avoid milk and all milk related products. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava