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Question: I have had loose stools for several months. I have no fever. I am male, 68 yr old. I consider myself in good physical health. I exercise regularly. I'm 5'9" weigh 170. I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. I take vitamin supplements and one 81 mg aspirin per day. Otherwise no meds. What can I do to firm up my stools.
Brief Answer:
As mentioned below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query,
I can understand your concern,
Loose stool could be due to minor side effects of the vitamin supplements and aspirin, lack of dietary fiber, and even irritable bowel syndrome.
I would suggest to go for stool routine microscopy and culture study.
The following medications will help you :
Antibiotic active against intestinal infections: METRONIDAZOLE 400 mg THREE TIMES A DAY FOR FIVE DAYS (please get the necessary prescription from your local physician).
Probiotic like Capsule Sporolac twice daily after food for next 10 days..
Take adequate fiber in diet with fiber supplements like Isaphgul husk.
Take bland diet including banana, curd, yogurt and buttermilk.
Metronidazole may interact with the aspirin, So pleae take it under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query, I will be happy to help you
Best Regards
Dr. Sagar
As mentioned below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query,
I can understand your concern,
Loose stool could be due to minor side effects of the vitamin supplements and aspirin, lack of dietary fiber, and even irritable bowel syndrome.
I would suggest to go for stool routine microscopy and culture study.
The following medications will help you :
Antibiotic active against intestinal infections: METRONIDAZOLE 400 mg THREE TIMES A DAY FOR FIVE DAYS (please get the necessary prescription from your local physician).
Probiotic like Capsule Sporolac twice daily after food for next 10 days..
Take adequate fiber in diet with fiber supplements like Isaphgul husk.
Take bland diet including banana, curd, yogurt and buttermilk.
Metronidazole may interact with the aspirin, So pleae take it under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query, I will be happy to help you
Best Regards
Dr. Sagar
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