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Suggest Remedies For Diarrhea And Joint Pains
I HAVE A VERY SEVERE DIARRHEA AND HAD TAKEN STOOL CULTURE WHERE THERE IS A HEAVY GROWTH OF ECOLI BACTERIA I WAS ASKED TO TAKE IMMODIUM AND METROLAG WHICH ONLY CONTROLLED THE DIARRHEA TEMPORARILY BUT IT HAS NOT STOPPED COMPLETELY WHENEVER I GO OUT OR STAY AT HOME I FEEL THAT I HAVE TO LU IMMEDIATELY I AM NOT ABLE TO GO OUT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THE PAST ONE WEEK I HAVE BACK PAIN ALSO IN THE MORNING WHEN I BRUSH MY MOUTH IS FULL OF BITTERNESS I AM DIABETIC AND I HAVE A FIBROID AND AM HAVING JOINT PAIN ALSO VERY BAD SHOULDER PAIN WHAT SHOULD I DO PL ADVISE ME
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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E coli is a bacteria that is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract.
The infection normally runs its course. The important part of treatment would include: (1) fluid management to prevent dehydration
You need to replace the fluids lost. The best fluids to use would be oral rehydration solutions or gatorade.
(2) consider the use of probiotics. This would help to replace the normal bacteria in the intestine and would also help to shorten the course of the diarrhoea.
(3)avoid solid food for at least 24 hours till the symptoms resolve. Using solid food when the intestine is not ready would only aggravate the symptoms
(4) you need to pay attention to your blood sugars. You may need to alter your medications. Consult your doctor regarding any changes
I hope this helps,
E coli is a bacteria that is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract.
The infection normally runs its course. The important part of treatment would include: (1) fluid management to prevent dehydration
You need to replace the fluids lost. The best fluids to use would be oral rehydration solutions or gatorade.
(2) consider the use of probiotics. This would help to replace the normal bacteria in the intestine and would also help to shorten the course of the diarrhoea.
(3)avoid solid food for at least 24 hours till the symptoms resolve. Using solid food when the intestine is not ready would only aggravate the symptoms
(4) you need to pay attention to your blood sugars. You may need to alter your medications. Consult your doctor regarding any changes
I hope this helps,
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