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Suggest Treatment For Prolonged Diarrhea, Pain Beside Navel And Brown Watery Stool
Question: My husband is experiencing prolonged diarrhea. At 9:30 pm Monday evening he was having some pain in his left side even with his belly button, but NO urge to defecate. At 10 PM he filled his jeans and shoes with a thin pudding consistency of feces. After that he threw up several times. He tolerated chicken noodle soup yesterday afternoon and 7 up. However last night he began producing brown watery stools around 10 pm that have increased to 3 per hour and have gone to clear watery stools. I have administered Imodium and pedialyte. He is VERY tired and worn from this. any suggestions ???
Brief Answer:
Follow the nature as suggested, if persists after 48 hour see doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I would like to know, the condition following administration of Imodium, has it helped or not. I would suggest you to drink plenty of water/pedialyte after every stools or vomiting or as driven by thirst. I would also suggest to see doctor to see any signs of dehydration.
I would suggest you to avoid carbonated drinks, Boiled starches and cereals (eg, potatoes, rice, wheat, and oats) with salt are recommended. He be given food that he likes.
With this measures there should be improvement within 24 to 48 hours. If there is no improvement after these periods or stools containing blood and mucus / temperature, / abdominal pain, I would suggest you to see doctor. He may suggest a course of antibiotics if needed.
Take care
Follow the nature as suggested, if persists after 48 hour see doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I would like to know, the condition following administration of Imodium, has it helped or not. I would suggest you to drink plenty of water/pedialyte after every stools or vomiting or as driven by thirst. I would also suggest to see doctor to see any signs of dehydration.
I would suggest you to avoid carbonated drinks, Boiled starches and cereals (eg, potatoes, rice, wheat, and oats) with salt are recommended. He be given food that he likes.
With this measures there should be improvement within 24 to 48 hours. If there is no improvement after these periods or stools containing blood and mucus / temperature, / abdominal pain, I would suggest you to see doctor. He may suggest a course of antibiotics if needed.
Take care
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