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Question: My wife is a 69 year old female with stage four Aphasia and dementia. I care for her at our home. My immediate concern is she has diarrhea which has lasted 18 days. She has had blood work done along with stool culture anayalasis and both were reported to be in normal range.I have her on a bland diet and drinking GatorAde. What more can I do to stop her Diarrhea?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. how many stools is she passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is there any blood or mucus in it?
4. is she able to drink & eat?
5. any history of vomiting?
6. Is she on any medication?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. how many stools is she passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is there any blood or mucus in it?
4. is she able to drink & eat?
5. any history of vomiting?
6. Is she on any medication?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answer to # 1 about 5 times # 2watery# 3 Mucus# 4 able to eat, but not much appetite # 5 She has vomited , but, not in months. #6 yes she is on Donapizil 10 mg, citalopram 10 mg,Levetiracetam 750 mg 3 times day, Levothiroxine..075 mg, Pantoprozole 20 mg, & Imodium as needed, but, does not seem to have any effect.#7 incontinence at times.
Dr. XXXXXXX How can I get her diarrhea under control? Al
Dr. XXXXXXX How can I get her diarrhea under control? Al
Brief Answer:
Most probably drug induced
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Almost all the drugs she is taking now have an adverse effect of "diarrhea". This could be a possibility for not getting it improved. You need to visit your treating doctor and ask him to change the salt so that improvement can be observed. Meanwhile following measures will help you in improving the health:
> Give her lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 3 days
> Take ecobion sachets once a day
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in few days and you will be able to go with normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably drug induced
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Almost all the drugs she is taking now have an adverse effect of "diarrhea". This could be a possibility for not getting it improved. You need to visit your treating doctor and ask him to change the salt so that improvement can be observed. Meanwhile following measures will help you in improving the health:
> Give her lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 3 days
> Take ecobion sachets once a day
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in few days and you will be able to go with normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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