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Frequent Stools, Weight Loss, Foul Smelling Stools. Taken Flagyl, Parastroy. Strings In Stool. What To Take?

Ok, I started having loose, frequent stools (very uncommon for me) about 6 weeks ago. I have lost 10 pounds which is a lot for me. Was waking up in the night to have BM multiple times and stool smelled very foul Did O&P test but negative x3. Took Flagyl (twice) which helped a little but symptoms came right back after completing them. Now taking Parastroy and feeling much better but have string-like stuff in my stools, stomach still rumbling quite a bit. I've been taking this for 2 1/2 weeks and worried I will never get rid of whatever I have. What should I do/take?
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
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Thanks for your query .

I can understand your concerns.

Stool frequency is decreased by giving yogurt rice and banana no medication for this purpose .However giving her potassium chloride in oral form will help.
Suddenly stopping loose motion will result in abdominal distention.

Generally antibiotics are not recommended for loose motions.

If you are lethargic, not at all drinking any thing and passing loose stool, then I would recommend that he should be given fluids intravenously.

However you are tolerating fluids then you should take extra fluid and ORS.

Monitor hydration status, if there is any blood vomiting every thing then immediately visit you doctor.


take zinc supplementation, banana and rice water.

Stools will last for 5 days approximately.


Hope I have answered ,if you have any other query , I would be honored to reply.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.


Regards,
Dr.Imran
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Frequent Stools, Weight Loss, Foul Smelling Stools. Taken Flagyl, Parastroy. Strings In Stool. What To Take?

Thanks for your query . I can understand your concerns. Stool frequency is decreased by giving yogurt rice and banana no medication for this purpose .However giving her potassium chloride in oral form will help. Suddenly stopping loose motion will result in abdominal distention. Generally antibiotics are not recommended for loose motions. If you are lethargic, not at all drinking any thing and passing loose stool, then I would recommend that he should be given fluids intravenously. However you are tolerating fluids then you should take extra fluid and ORS. Monitor hydration status, if there is any blood vomiting every thing then immediately visit you doctor. take zinc supplementation, banana and rice water. Stools will last for 5 days approximately. Hope I have answered ,if you have any other query , I would be honored to reply. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr.Imran