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What Causes Diarrhea After Having Antibiotics?
Question: Have been on an antibotic 2 different times in the last month. Stopped taking it 2 days ago as instructed. I have had watery stool since ending it two days ago. Gurlging stomach sounds but no fever or blood in the stool. Will this continue until the antibiotic is out of my system?
Brief Answer:
Usually resolves in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. 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. Sometimes antibiotics causes GI upset and it takes few days to resolve completely with following symptomatic care:
> Take lots of fluids (water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> 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
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 !!
Usually resolves in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. 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. Sometimes antibiotics causes GI upset and it takes few days to resolve completely with following symptomatic care:
> Take lots of fluids (water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> 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
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 !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is metronidazole? Sounds like i would need prescription for that
Brief Answer:
Its an anti-diarrheal medication
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for the follow up query.
Actually in some areas you can get it OTC while in others you need a prescription. It is an anti-diarrheal medication and has shown good results in such cases. I would suggest you to follow the above mentioned measures for 1-2 days. If condition improves then continue for another 3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit your nearest doctor to get the prescription.
Feel free to get back for if you have any further query.
Thank You
Its an anti-diarrheal medication
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for the follow up query.
Actually in some areas you can get it OTC while in others you need a prescription. It is an anti-diarrheal medication and has shown good results in such cases. I would suggest you to follow the above mentioned measures for 1-2 days. If condition improves then continue for another 3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit your nearest doctor to get the prescription.
Feel free to get back for if you have any further query.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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