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Took Probiotics For Diarrhoea. Have Mucous In Loose Stools
Question: I thought my diarrhea was gone after taking supermarket probiotics. Now, I have mucous in loose stools. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
A short course of anti-amoebic drugs will cure it
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query. I appreciate your concerns.
You have not mentioned the duration and frequency of diarrhea; if associated with abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, acidity low grade fever; history of chronic anxiety/mental stress.
Nevertheless, from the brief information provided, the possibilities are :-
* Mucus-stained diarrhea of short duration is most likely be amoebic or giardia infection. In that event, a short course of anti-amoebic drugs, such as Metronidazole or Tinidazole will cure the diarrhea.
* Further, if you have been having frequent episodes of mucus-stained loose stools, associated with acidity(burning sensation in stomach, nausea or occasional vomiting, it can be due to H.pylori infection. A 10 days' course of anti-H.pylori course will relieve you of diarrhea.
* Lastly, in the presence of associated chronic anxiety/mental stress, Irritable bowels would be the obvious diagnosis.
You may consult your doctor, who will prescribe most effective drugs in appropriate doses.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have further clarification, I will be happy to reply.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
A short course of anti-amoebic drugs will cure it
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query. I appreciate your concerns.
You have not mentioned the duration and frequency of diarrhea; if associated with abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, acidity low grade fever; history of chronic anxiety/mental stress.
Nevertheless, from the brief information provided, the possibilities are :-
* Mucus-stained diarrhea of short duration is most likely be amoebic or giardia infection. In that event, a short course of anti-amoebic drugs, such as Metronidazole or Tinidazole will cure the diarrhea.
* Further, if you have been having frequent episodes of mucus-stained loose stools, associated with acidity(burning sensation in stomach, nausea or occasional vomiting, it can be due to H.pylori infection. A 10 days' course of anti-H.pylori course will relieve you of diarrhea.
* Lastly, in the presence of associated chronic anxiety/mental stress, Irritable bowels would be the obvious diagnosis.
You may consult your doctor, who will prescribe most effective drugs in appropriate doses.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have further clarification, I will be happy to reply.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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