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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Diarrhea

Thursday April 1st. I got diarrhea and fever (after having felt a bit unwell for two days), during my stay in Rishikesh India (so probably contaminated through food...). The fever and diarrhea continued . Lot s of bowel movements and mucus, many bowel movements just small ones other big (up to 10-15 per day). I have had to drink plenty of fluid to stay hydrated. Back in Delhi yesterday I got a stool examination and blood test (see attachment) where it says WBC 25-30/hpf. and RBC 2-3 HPF (please see attached report) as well as mucus. I tried to get an appointment with a doctor for medical advice, but the doctor in my neighborhood is back only on Monday... So I have started ciproflaxin treatment myself (500 mg twice a day) yesterday evening - as I got to know that test shows bacterial infection. I also (since yesterday) drink oral rehydration powder. My apatite is fine, but I feel a bit weak due to all of the toilet visits. What is your advice on this? Best, regards Sanna
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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hello,
i can understand your concern.
you seem to be having amoebic dysentry which you probably got by eating some outside food.
continue taking ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for five days as you have already started the course.
add tab metrogyl(metranidazole) 400mg thrice daily for five days.
drinking ors is essential as this would keep you hydrated.
a probiotic like tab sporolac is also advised in your course.
to solidify the stools i would prescribe tab redotil(raececodotril)100mg twice daily for five.
these are prescription medicines and require the prescription of a qualified doctor.
avoid roadside eateries as this would worsen your condition.
if the weakness increases i would suggest you to consult a doctor immediately so that i.v fluids like ringer lactate can be administered.
hope i have answered your concerns.
feel free to ask further queries.
thanks for choosing HCM
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Diarrhea

hello, i can understand your concern. you seem to be having amoebic dysentry which you probably got by eating some outside food. continue taking ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for five days as you have already started the course. add tab metrogyl(metranidazole) 400mg thrice daily for five days. drinking ors is essential as this would keep you hydrated. a probiotic like tab sporolac is also advised in your course. to solidify the stools i would prescribe tab redotil(raececodotril)100mg twice daily for five. these are prescription medicines and require the prescription of a qualified doctor. avoid roadside eateries as this would worsen your condition. if the weakness increases i would suggest you to consult a doctor immediately so that i.v fluids like ringer lactate can be administered. hope i have answered your concerns. feel free to ask further queries. thanks for choosing HCM