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Stomach gripes and urgent diarrhea
Hi, I was on an antibiotic for 6-7 days due to a really bad flu. After that I have been waking up with an urgent need to use the loo, get loose stools once or twice a day. Immediately after I get sweats and stomach gripes and it's really painful. What can I do? This happens mostly in the morning
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It happens because sometimes use of antibiotics causes gut bacteria imbalance. You can start taking probiotics for your gut bacteria imbalance.
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It could be side effect of antibiotic or fresh gut infection.
Take tab sporlac one every 8hours for 5 days.
Tab Becosoule one morning and one evening for 10 days.
Take curds, potatoes, bananas, avoid spicy, oily, food.
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You should take probiotics or eat yogurt to help restore your gut flora. drink plenty of water
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The classic case of " Drug Induced Diarrhea". Since you have stopped the antibiotics, the guy will try to recover on its own, which may take time.
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Quick fix: start a probiotic ( Enterogermina , a vial to be taken in the morning and evening for 3 days, pls refrigerate this medication). Or Sporolac ( available as sachet or tab).
To heal the gut: simple fresh home food, hydrate very well, replenish electrolytes ( ORS, coconut water, Kanji, chaas, nimbu pani).Repeat on loop for 48 hours.
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you are loosing electrolytes which makes one feel drained- replenish those and bounce back.
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Add pre biotic enterogermina respule three times for three to five days. Tab oz two times after food for five days.
Add LAMONADE ELECTORAL POWDER BUTTERMILK CURD.
Poha, Upma rice n curd, Khichdi porridge
Meftal spas ds two times a day after food for 3to5 days.
ANTIBIOTIC INDUSED DIARRHEA.
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Dont worry it happens after antibiotics they lead to gastric upsets ,,U can take sips of ors solution to avoid electrolyte loss,and prefer to take soft diets that are easily digestable and take enterogermina repsule one daily for 5 days.
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Hello, I’m Dr. Praveen Moses. Thank you for reaching out for your consultation today.
Based on your information given this is due to post antibiotic stomach upset you need to start having a probiotic like sporolac before breakfast everyday add ORS sachet in 1 lot luke warm water and you will recover from this.
So are you currently on which medication?
Looking forward to assisting you.
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U will recover after this
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Start ors and more liquid in your diet
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Likely post-antibiotic gut disturbance (common after antibiotics).
Take:
• Probiotic for 5–7 days
• ORS + fluids
• Light diet (curd, rice, banana)
Avoid spicy/oily food.
If pain severe, fever, or loose motions >3–4 days → consult doctor for proper treatment.
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Its common after antibiotic uses.you need to add probiotics like lab .solution along with antibiotic treatment. No worry you need symptomatic treatment now.
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It is due to antibiotic use. Diarrhea after antibiotic is common.You need pre and probiotic tablet for some days and it will resolve
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Consult for details
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Hello, I understand your discomfort. It is quite common to experience these symptoms after a 6–7 day course of antibiotics, as they can disrupt the natural balance of your gut flora, leading to what we call Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea. The morning urgency and stomach gripes you are describing are typical signs of this imbalance.
In my 27 years of clinical practice, I have managed many such cases. We need to focus on restoring your gut microbiome and ruling out any secondary infections.
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Please book a Video Consultation with me now so I can assess the severity of your symptoms and prescribe the correct probiotic and supportive treatment to settle your stomach quickly.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take sporlac ds 1-1-1
Cap redotil 1-0-1
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Take T. Sporolac, one after breakfast for 5days.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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