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Stomach problem
Age 60 female. She is always feeling stomach pain and diaahera. If she had tablet she is fine.. 2days once she is suffering from the same problem. Doctor asked to take motion test. Why this test needed? Is this any serious.
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Recurrent diarrhoea most likely is infection.
Doctor suggested for that reason.
Drink plenty of fluids electrol stay hydrated
Prefer light food
Take probiotics and gut related antibiotic
Complete the full course.
Avoid taking saag and salads raw.
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She might have drug resistant diarrhoea or this may be due to intolerance to certain food products like milk, milk products or wheat products . Stool RE should be done to ascertain the cause - whether this is bacterial or amoebic diarrhoea or there are features of indigestion.
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She should take regular diet and avoid fatty, spicy meals.
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To rule out the infection and to start appropriate treatment she requires motion test.
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She is a elderly lady better to go for motion test
Before taking the medicines
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Give medical history and medical history. Whatever it is more problematic after taking some specific food or not??
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Dr. Danish Khan
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello
Dont worry
Its needs evauluation
Pls take a proper consultation from me here
Thanks
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