Hi — thank you for explaining your condition so clearly. Having 8 days of watery loose motions despite multiple antibiotics (Treatbact Oz, Rifaximin, Doxycycline, Ofloxacin) is a strong indicator that this is not a simple bacterial infection anymore. Let me break it down for you clearly
Possible causes of your persistent loose motions
Based on your history, a few possibilities stand out:
1. Post-infectious enteritis or antibiotic-associated colitis
After multiple antibiotics, your normal gut flora may be destroyed, causing persistent diarrhea even after infection clears.
This is often due to Clostridium difficile infection or gut dysbiosis.
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS - Diarrhea-predominant)
After an infection, the gut lining becomes hypersensitive, causing urgency and loose stools soon after eating.
3. Parasitic infection (Giardiasis, Amebiasis)
Not covered by your current antibiotics; requires specific drugs like Tinidazole or Ornidazole.
4. Secondary lactose intolerance or malabsorption
After gut irritation, milk, curd, and some foods worsen diarrhea.
Tests you should do urgently
Please get these done tomorrow morning:
1. Stool routine and microscopy (to check for pus cells, ova, cysts, parasites)
2. Stool culture and sensitivity
3. Stool Clostridium difficile toxin A/B test
4. CBC,
CRP, and Serum
electrolytes (to check dehydration & inflammation)
If these are normal, we can confirm post-infectious or functional diarrhea and manage accordingly.
What to do immediately
1. Stop all antibiotics for now.
Overuse is worsening your gut imbalance.
2. Start oral rehydration and gut repair:
ORS solution: 200 ml after every loose stool.
Econorm sachet (Saccharomyces boulardii) — 1 sachet twice daily for 5 days.
Cap. Rifaximin 400 mg twice daily × 5 days (only if stool test shows bacterial infection)
Tab. Racecadotril 100 mg three times daily × 3 days — reduces watery stool without stopping motion completely.
Tab. Sporlac DS twice daily for 10 days — restores healthy gut flora.
3. Diet modification:
Continue banana, white rice, and coconut water.
Stop buttermilk and curd (lactose can worsen symptoms).
Avoid oily, spicy, and raw vegetables for 5–7 days.
You can take arrowroot or sago porridge for strength.
4. If body feels warm or pain worsens:
Take Paracetamol 650 mg every 6–8 hours if temp >100°F.
Apply warm compress on lower back for relief.
When to see doctor immediately
Loose motion >10 times/day
Drowsiness, excessive weakness, or low urine output
Blood or mucus in stool
Fever >101°F for more than 2 days
If any of these occur, hospital evaluation with IV fluids and stool testing is necessary.
Reassurance
Don’t worry — your case sounds like post-antibiotic gut imbalance, which can fully recover with proper probiotic therapy and gut-restoring diet in a few days. You’ve already taken enough antibiotics, so now the focus must shift to healing your intestinal lining and restoring good bacteria.
I can help you personalize this treatment — deciding whether you really need another antibiotic or only probiotics, reviewing your stool report, and guiding your exact recovery plan day by day till your stools normalize.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six — share your stool report and medicines you’re currently taking. I’ll guide you step by step till you’re fully recovered and your digestion stabilizes again.