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How Can Severe Diarrhea Along With Headache Be Treated?
Question: I don't know what to eat, or drink to keep from getting the runs. A little bit of a headache, I just don't feel up to par, I thought it was the flu. but I don"t think so
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Many diet changes help like taking pomegranate seeds, thicker foods help. Avoiding milk and juice help. Loperamide is a tablet that can be taken once in a while to control diarrhea. Pepto Bismol is another medicine available as syrup or tablet. ORS is also needed to avoid dehydration. It can be taken whenever thirsty or after every motion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee Punj, General & Family Physician
Need details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Many diet changes help like taking pomegranate seeds, thicker foods help. Avoiding milk and juice help. Loperamide is a tablet that can be taken once in a while to control diarrhea. Pepto Bismol is another medicine available as syrup or tablet. ORS is also needed to avoid dehydration. It can be taken whenever thirsty or after every motion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee Punj, General & Family Physician
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