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My mother in law is facing stomach aches and loose motion recently and it has been happening frequently..what medicine you suggest ..
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Frequent stomach ache with loose motions in an elderly patient can be due to several causes – infection, food intolerance, irritable bowel, or even age-related gut changes. Since it is recurrent, it needs proper evaluation rather than just temporary medicines.
Immediate care:
• Maintain hydration with ORS, coconut water, or plenty of fluids.
• Eat a light diet (khichdi, curd, rice, dal). Avoid oily/spicy food.
• Probiotics (like Sporolac / Econorm) can help restore gut balance.
• Antispasmodic (like Drotaverine) may reduce pain if very severe.
Next Steps
If loose motions are frequent, associated with fever, blood in stool, or weight loss → stool test and consultation are required.
• Please get stool routine & culture, CBC, and ultrasound abdomen if symptoms persist.
Health Tips
Most cases are due to infection or functional bowel disturbance and improve with supportive care, but since it is frequent in an elderly person, a check-up is strongly advised.
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