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Suggest Remedy For Prolonged Diarrhea With Dark Brown Stools

thought I had diarehea but it has lastest for over 2 weeks everytime I go to bathroom it comes out like diarehea but sinks to the bottom and spreads out in bottom of toilet bowl its dark brown but the water hardly changes color in tank. Ive had diarehea before but has never lasted this long and has never looked like that before it kind of looks like someone pour tea leaves or coffe grounds in toilet. Should I be concerned or will this go away on its own.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

Presence of dark brown stool is indicative of Gastrointestinal bleeding, secondary to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.

Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.
4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.

So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Prolonged Diarrhea With Dark Brown Stools

Hello dear, Presence of dark brown stool is indicative of Gastrointestinal bleeding, secondary to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food). 3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics. 4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism. 5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. 6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised. Wishing a good health. Take care.