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Loose frequent stool

2023-06-01 10:06:13
My grandfather is suffering from loose stool and sometimes bowel incontinence. He has to go 4-5 times a day. While wiping he saw some mucus also. Please recommend some medicine here.
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Imodium 2 mg twice daily
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but before that get CBC CRP Stool routine examination done

Answered2023-06-01 17:20:57

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