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Suggest Remedy For Diarrhea And Abdominal Pain
Question: I have had diarrhea from last night, with abdominal pain. I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me electrolyte, probiotics and antibiotics (ciproflixacin 500) for 3 days. Is the antibiotics necessary
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics are good for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
I would say with confidence that the antibiotics are necessary because they are the medicines that kill the germs that are causing the loose motions and your illness. The cephalosporins that have been given are quite good and have very little side effects unlike penicillins. The electrolytes and probiotics will merely restore the salt balance in your body and will augment those elements that add bulk to bowel movements, but without antibiotics, all of these treatments are for nought. So, take your antibiotics regularly as instructed for the requisite amount of time. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Do write back for any health issues.
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Antibiotics are good for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
I would say with confidence that the antibiotics are necessary because they are the medicines that kill the germs that are causing the loose motions and your illness. The cephalosporins that have been given are quite good and have very little side effects unlike penicillins. The electrolytes and probiotics will merely restore the salt balance in your body and will augment those elements that add bulk to bowel movements, but without antibiotics, all of these treatments are for nought. So, take your antibiotics regularly as instructed for the requisite amount of time. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Do write back for any health issues.
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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