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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea And Stomach Cramps?

MY HUSBAND HAS FREQUENT BOUTS WITH DIARRHEA. WHEN HE IS HAVING DIARRHEA IS WHEN HE ALSO GETS STOMACH CRAMPS LIKE ITS FORCING HIM TO GO. HE IS GLUTEN INTOLERANT AND DIABETIC ALSO. HE IS MANAGING HIS DIABETES WELL. IT USUALLY LASTS MOST OF THE DAY WHEN IT HAPPENS AND REALLY IS AFFECTING HIS LIFE. IM THINKING MAYBE IBS?
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Watery loose stools are in most cases caused by dietary causes or infectious ones. If this is caused by diet then he should try to rest more and switch to a diet of clear liquids.

Drink water, juice, bouillon and weak tea to avoid becoming dehydrated. Replace lost fluids and electrolytes with sports drinks. Avoid coffee or soft drinks that contain caffeine, since caffeine increases the loss of water and salt.

If you have nausea in addition to diarrhoea, take very small sips of fluid frequently and suck on ice chips.

He also may consider over-the-counter medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (Imodium).

In cases of infectious diarrhoeas, you should do microbiologist testing of stool and see the exact microbe and then antibiotics can be used additionally.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea And Stomach Cramps?

Hi, Watery loose stools are in most cases caused by dietary causes or infectious ones. If this is caused by diet then he should try to rest more and switch to a diet of clear liquids. Drink water, juice, bouillon and weak tea to avoid becoming dehydrated. Replace lost fluids and electrolytes with sports drinks. Avoid coffee or soft drinks that contain caffeine, since caffeine increases the loss of water and salt. If you have nausea in addition to diarrhoea, take very small sips of fluid frequently and suck on ice chips. He also may consider over-the-counter medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (Imodium). In cases of infectious diarrhoeas, you should do microbiologist testing of stool and see the exact microbe and then antibiotics can be used additionally. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon