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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea?
Question: I have had diaherrea for a week. Almost like bowel dumping. Going to Dr today. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common reason for acute onset of diarrhea is an infection. This can be viral or bacterial and usually lasts 7 to 10 days. If it is an infection then the immodium may be keeping the virus or bacteria in the system.
IN many cases, most persons would say to let the system flush itself out unless in a circumstance where cannot make it to the bathroom eg work
Other aspects of treatment include-- (1)holding off solid food till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms. Use liquids to replace fluid and electrolytes
The intestines cannot absorb the food and it can delay healing. When restarting food use a small amount of dry foods
(2)probiotics can also help
Other causes of diarrhea including--(1)food allergy or intolerance
(2)irritable bowel syndrome
(3)thyroid disease, diabetes
(4)inflammatory bowel disease
(5)side effect of medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common reason for acute onset of diarrhea is an infection. This can be viral or bacterial and usually lasts 7 to 10 days. If it is an infection then the immodium may be keeping the virus or bacteria in the system.
IN many cases, most persons would say to let the system flush itself out unless in a circumstance where cannot make it to the bathroom eg work
Other aspects of treatment include-- (1)holding off solid food till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms. Use liquids to replace fluid and electrolytes
The intestines cannot absorb the food and it can delay healing. When restarting food use a small amount of dry foods
(2)probiotics can also help
Other causes of diarrhea including--(1)food allergy or intolerance
(2)irritable bowel syndrome
(3)thyroid disease, diabetes
(4)inflammatory bowel disease
(5)side effect of medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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