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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea And Lower Abdominal Pain

My daughter has pain in lower abdomen she was diagnosed with diverticulitis several years ago but sometimes she has a lot of pain this has been going on her entire life. She has a lot of pain especially right after eating . She has to run to the bathroom with watery stool and smelly. She takes probiotics regularly but nothing seems to be helping. What can she do?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Probiotics stimulate the intestinal immune system & protect the Gastrointestinal tract against infection.

Considering that your daughter has been diagnosed with Diverticulitis previously, the presence of foul smelling watery stool can attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.

Under such circumstances, a course of antibiotics need to be taken based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.
Antispasmodics like Dicyclomine preparations & antacids will be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from abdominal pain.
In addition, give Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.

The dosage of the medicines will be determined by the weight of your child.
So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.

There is no need to worry, she will be fine.
Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Diarrhea And Lower Abdominal Pain

Hello dear, Probiotics stimulate the intestinal immune system & protect the Gastrointestinal tract against infection. Considering that your daughter has been diagnosed with Diverticulitis previously, the presence of foul smelling watery stool can attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. Under such circumstances, a course of antibiotics need to be taken based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism. Antispasmodics like Dicyclomine preparations & antacids will be helpful in providing symptomatic relief from abdominal pain. In addition, give Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. The dosage of the medicines will be determined by the weight of your child. So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised. There is no need to worry, she will be fine. Wishing her a good health. Take care.