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How To Treat Loose Motion In A 83 Years Old Male?

I AM A 83 YEAR MAN IN GOOD HEALTH. MY STOOL HAS BEEN A LITTLE LOOSE FOR A FEW DAYS NOW, BUT TODAY I LOST IT AT A RESTAURANT, COMPLETELY AND HAVE HAD TWO LOOSE BMs SINCE THEN. NO UPSET STOMACH O OTHER AILMENTS. I VE BEEN TAKING UP TO THREE STAY AWAKE TABLETS A DAY FOR SOME TIME. I TAKE TWO ALKA-SELTZER FRUIT CHEWS A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY. CAN YOU HELP?
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It seems that you might be having infection of the gastrointestinal tract and needs medical management. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals.

Antibiotic and antiamoebic may be needed to control the infection. A prebiotic will have an added beneficial effect. I would also advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.

You should take light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Also take care of your hydration.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. R.A. Singh
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How To Treat Loose Motion In A 83 Years Old Male?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems that you might be having infection of the gastrointestinal tract and needs medical management. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals. Antibiotic and antiamoebic may be needed to control the infection. A prebiotic will have an added beneficial effect. I would also advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated. You should take light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Also take care of your hydration. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. R.A. Singh