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Loose Bowel Motion For Months. Taking Metamucil. Going For Vacation, Any Immediate Problem Solving Medicine?
I have been experiencing sudden loose bowel movements for several months now. My physician suggested taking Metamucil to up my fiber intake. I have been doing that for about 2 weeks and it seemed to help at first, but now I am back to 3 to 4 times daily with little warning. I am due to go on a European vacation in a few days and I am very nervous about accidents. Is there an over-the-counter medication that I can take for 3 weeks until I get back to see my physician again?
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Loperamide is anti diarroheal , you can use it .
In my opinion tension is the main reason of your illness, so when you are going for holidays , you will not feel such type of problems ( due to vacation you will not get any tension).
Banana will help .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Loperamide is anti diarroheal , you can use it .
In my opinion tension is the main reason of your illness, so when you are going for holidays , you will not feel such type of problems ( due to vacation you will not get any tension).
Banana will help .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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