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Frequent Bowel Movements. Cifran Suggested. No Relief. Any Advice?

I am having bowel movements frequently 5-6 times a day. The motion is normal and not loose motion.I went to a Doctor. He asked me to take Cifran-ct500/600 twice daily for 5 days. After the course was completed Ithe problem recurred and he advised to take for anothe 3 days. I am taking it now.

But i am still not comfortable. I always have an urge for bowel movement.

Can you pl guide me.
Thanks
S Rangarajan
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Do you have fever/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ vomiting?
With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute bacterial gastroenteritis.
Presence of increased frequency of using washroom suggests the diagnosis.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up.
You should go for complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ultrasound imaging, and serum electrolytes, renal function test.
You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics, if needed.
Frequent watery diarrhea and vomiting may cause weakness due to loss potassium.
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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Frequent Bowel Movements. Cifran Suggested. No Relief. Any Advice?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have fever/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ vomiting? With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute bacterial gastroenteritis. Presence of increased frequency of using washroom suggests the diagnosis. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up. You should go for complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ultrasound imaging, and serum electrolytes, renal function test. You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics, if needed. Frequent watery diarrhea and vomiting may cause weakness due to loss potassium. 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