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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Hi; I have had severe diarrehia for 4 days, even to having to wear Depends (for the 1st time in my life) at night I am due for hip replacement and have been taking iron pills and although they have helped my blood, I cannot tell if I have bloody stools. It is now 24 hours since I have had to go, but am unsure of whether it has finally subsided or because I haven t eaten very much.
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
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Most diarrheal illnesses are caused by viruses that usually last for 1 to 3 days, but there are many, many different reasons why people have diarrhea. Sometimes when starting a new medication people can get diarrhea. Anxiety can cause significant diarrhea.

I would recommend:
-Probiotics
-Zinc and calcium products can decrease diarrhea
- check stool for blood
-Try to continue eating a regular diet
-Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast can decrease episodes of diarrhea
- coffee, alcohol, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat, and heavily seasoned foods can exacerbate symptoms
- if you recently started a new medication, you should see your doctor and let him know that you are continuing to have diarrhea.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Most diarrheal illnesses are caused by viruses that usually last for 1 to 3 days, but there are many, many different reasons why people have diarrhea. Sometimes when starting a new medication people can get diarrhea. Anxiety can cause significant diarrhea. I would recommend: -Probiotics -Zinc and calcium products can decrease diarrhea - check stool for blood -Try to continue eating a regular diet -Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast can decrease episodes of diarrhea - coffee, alcohol, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat, and heavily seasoned foods can exacerbate symptoms - if you recently started a new medication, you should see your doctor and let him know that you are continuing to have diarrhea.