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What Causes Watery Loose Diarrhea?

I am having a watery, loose diarrhea. I have had about twenty stools like this in the last 48 hours. I do not have a fever, high blood pressure, or fast pulse. I do not have nausea. I do have an appointment for 9:30 am today. How do I know if I need to go to the emergency room for this? I do take pantoprozole, losartran (bp med), and Esbriet (pirfenidone) for ideopathic pulmonary fibrosis. I also take vitamin supplements. I have had all these for over 6 months without problems.
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern
Looking at your description this could be food poisoning or gut infection either viral bacteria or protozoa

I would like further information to guide you better like
Your age and relevant medical history
Is it associated with pain in abdomen or vomiting?

You should continue with all your medication
Have adequate fluid intake including ORS or fruit juice to avoid dehydration and electrolytic imbalances, otherwise your blood pressure may fall as you are taking anti hypertensive Losartan

You may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of your doctor
Meanwhile have probiotics, curd, yogurt or banana as a home remedy
Hope this helps you
Please write back to me with all the details I will definitely help you in best possible way
Best wishes
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What Causes Watery Loose Diarrhea?

Hello I appreciate your concern Looking at your description this could be food poisoning or gut infection either viral bacteria or protozoa I would like further information to guide you better like Your age and relevant medical history Is it associated with pain in abdomen or vomiting? You should continue with all your medication Have adequate fluid intake including ORS or fruit juice to avoid dehydration and electrolytic imbalances, otherwise your blood pressure may fall as you are taking anti hypertensive Losartan You may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of your doctor Meanwhile have probiotics, curd, yogurt or banana as a home remedy Hope this helps you Please write back to me with all the details I will definitely help you in best possible way Best wishes