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2025-08-28 02:11:38
Liquid and semi liquid stool with stomach cramps at times. Given Metrogyl 400 and Enterogermina ampule. It's been five days but the problem still continues. Going to the washroom five to six times a day.
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1. Infectious gastroenteritis (bacterial, protozoal, viral) 2. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (since already on Metrogyl) 3. Age-related colitis / IBS / malabsorption 4. Other causes: chronic infection, intestinal inflammation --- ⚠️ Key Concerns At 74 yrs, risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is high. Continuing diarrhea despite 5 days of Metronidazole → may not be amoebiasis; could be resistant infection or non-infectious cause. --- ✅ Suggested Management Supportive care (very important first): ORS after every loose stool (or coconut water, rice water, buttermilk). Soft diet: curd rice, khichdi, upma, soups. Avoid milk (except curd/buttermilk), oily food, outside food. Medicines (typical approach in elderly with persistent diarrhea): 1. Stop Metrogyl if no response in 5 days.  2. Continue Probiotic (Enterogermina or Saccharomyces boulardii)    – 1 cap/ampule twice daily × 5–7 days.  3. Ofloxacin + Ornidazole (O2 / OZ) 200 + 500 mg    – 1 tab twice daily after meals × 5 days    (common choice in adults for infective diarrhea).  4. Pantoprazole-Domperidone (e.g. DSR)    – 1 cap once daily before breakfast × 5 days (for gastritis/cramps).  5. Zinc 20 mg once daily × 7 days (improves gut healing). --- 🔬 When to Investigate Stool routine + culture (if no response in 3–5 days). CBC, electrolytes, renal function (in elderly with persistent diarrhea). --- 🚨 Red Flags (hospital if any appear) Weakness, dizziness, low BP, reduced urine → dehydration. Blood/mucus in stool. Persistent vomiting. Fever >101°F. Diarrhea not improving >7–10 days. --- 👉 Summary: This 74-year-old with persistent diarrhea needs hydration + stop Metrogyl + start Oflx+Ornidazole + probiotic + soft diet. Must monitor closely for dehydration.
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Answered2025-08-30 16:03:27

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Continue  enterogermina respule three times a day.  Sto metrogyl Add Oz tab two times after food for five days.   Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 5 days. CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY. EAT LESS USE LIQUID  MUCH. LAMONADE ELECTORAL POWDER BUTTERMILK,  CURD RICE  CURD POHA UPMA,  SEMILIQUID KHICHDI PORRIDGE.

Answered2025-08-29 12:34:15

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Please share details of your symptoms. For now take tab Oflox TZ one morning and one evening for 5days. Continue enterogermina. For stomach cramps, take tab dicycloverine 10mg one every 8hours for 2 days. Take soft diet with more of carbohydrates. Take rehydrating fluids.

Answered2025-08-29 03:16:02

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Answered2025-08-28 19:19:19

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Answered2025-08-28 15:09:13

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Answered2025-08-28 15:07:42

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Tab lactobacillus 2 times a day Eat curd and khichdi ... Ors 2-3 times in a day
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don't eat spicy food or roti

Answered2025-08-28 14:30:55

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It should be enough for this to get well
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tab Azoflox Oz 1tab bid darolac sachets Bid tab abdospas sos and take yoghurt also ors 1 to 2 litre daily

Answered2025-08-28 14:21:50

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consultation helps avoid complications — feel free to connect.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-08-28 14:18:21

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Answered2025-09-13 10:14:20

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Hello, since loose stools are continuing despite Metrogyl and Enterogermina, it may be viral or another gut issue. Drink plenty of ORS, eat light food, and see a doctor if you notice blood in stools, high fever, or severe dehydration. Avoid self-medicating with antibiotics.

Answered2025-08-30 23:03:33

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