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When Is Imodium Advisable While Having Diarrhea?
Question: When is Imodium bad for you if you have diarrhea?
Brief Answer:
morphine would slow down diarr some what
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
No, it is not necessarily bad but it can , because it would stop the diarrhea, also prevent the virus from working itself out of his gastrointestinal tract.
This may mean prolonging the diarrhea especially since they have already given him morphine.
The morphine can also slow down the transit time through the bowel and would already hopefully slow the diarrhea somewhat.
Fluids and electrolyte replacement is the main aspect of treatment, to prevent or treat dehydration .
Probiotics , either on their own or in yogurts with probiotics, if these are available for him, would also help.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
morphine would slow down diarr some what
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
No, it is not necessarily bad but it can , because it would stop the diarrhea, also prevent the virus from working itself out of his gastrointestinal tract.
This may mean prolonging the diarrhea especially since they have already given him morphine.
The morphine can also slow down the transit time through the bowel and would already hopefully slow the diarrhea somewhat.
Fluids and electrolyte replacement is the main aspect of treatment, to prevent or treat dehydration .
Probiotics , either on their own or in yogurts with probiotics, if these are available for him, would also help.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
constipation is one of its potential side effects
Detailed Answer:
HI
Morphine can potentially cause constipation (though some can go the opposite way and get diarrhea), this is one of its side effects.
This side effect is useful for your son since he has diarrhea.
Peppermint is a good suggestion.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
constipation is one of its potential side effects
Detailed Answer:
HI
Morphine can potentially cause constipation (though some can go the opposite way and get diarrhea), this is one of its side effects.
This side effect is useful for your son since he has diarrhea.
Peppermint is a good suggestion.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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