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Loose motion from 5 days
"I've had loose motion for five days with watery stools and no solid waste. It started after eating fish curry five days ago. I've taken food poisoning and loose motion medicines but it hasn't improved."
Food poison
Enterogermina respule three times for three to five days.
Tab iz two times after food for five days.
Plenty of water n liquid lemonade electoral powder buttermilk.
Use curd poha rise curd, porridge, Khichdi semiliquid.
Banana n papaya as fruits.
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Watery loose motions for 5 days after eating fish curry most likely suggests:
• Bacterial gastroenteritis
• Food poisoning (possibly contaminated seafood)
• Less commonly parasitic infection
Since it has persisted for 5 days and not improved with basic medicines, this is no longer simple mild food poisoning.
Important red flags to check:
• Fever?
• Blood or mucus in stool?
• Severe abdominal pain?
• Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, low urine, weakness)?
If stools are completely watery and frequent, dehydration becomes the main concern.
Next Steps
Immediate Management
✔ Start ORS solution regularly (after each loose stool)
✔ Drink coconut water / electrolyte fluids
✔ Light diet: rice, banana, curd, toast, khichdi
✔ Avoid milk, oily, spicy food
Medicines (General Guidance)
If no blood in stool:
• Racecadotril (anti-secretory)
• OR Loperamide (only if no fever and no blood)
If symptoms persist beyond 5 days:
✔ Stool routine test
✔ Stool culture
✔ CBC
If bacterial suspicion is high, doctor may prescribe targeted antibiotic (not random self-use).
Health Tips
✔ Wash hands strictly
✔ Avoid outside food for few days
✔ Take probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii or Lactobacillus)
✔ Monitor urine output
Seek urgent care if:
• High fever
• Blood in stool
• Severe weakness
• Not passing urine properly
Five days of persistent watery diarrhea should not be ignored.
If you tell me:
• How many stools per day?
• Any fever?
• Any vomiting?
• Your current hydration status?
I can guide you more precisely. Booking an online consultation will help assess dehydration risk and decide whether you need antibiotics or only supportive treatment.
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