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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea Despite Taking Medication?
I have had diarrhea for 10 days. It looks like coffee grounds. I was on IV Rocephin for uti when it started . C-dif test was negative. I am taking Imodium, which has not helped. On the BRAT diet for four days. Also been getting IV fluids daily. What should I do?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
From colour of stools I suspect mallorca Weiss syndrome. It is a condition where tear occurs in mucous membrane where esophagus meets stomach. Most of the cases it needs no treatment. It is diagnosed by endoscopy. In some cases tear may not heal, and so treated with cauterisation, epinephrine injection, embolisation of artery, and high gastrotomy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pavani
From colour of stools I suspect mallorca Weiss syndrome. It is a condition where tear occurs in mucous membrane where esophagus meets stomach. Most of the cases it needs no treatment. It is diagnosed by endoscopy. In some cases tear may not heal, and so treated with cauterisation, epinephrine injection, embolisation of artery, and high gastrotomy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pavani
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