Q. Are the medicines I am taking for chronic diarrhea effective for my condition?
Hello doctor,
My weight is 47 kg, and my height is 5 feet and 9 inches. I was diagnosed with chronic diarrhea. The doctor has suggested medicines like Normaxin, Rifagut 400 and VSL#3. Are these effective for chronic diarrhea and gas? What foods should I take so that I start gaining some weight?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- The medicines you are on are usually used to treat chronic diarrhea. In addition, I can suggest a few things.
- Avoid the long-term use of these medicines. Keep it handy for troublesome situations only.
- Try to lead a stress and anxiety-free life, as these can alter your bowel habits.
- Consider regular aerobic exercises and meditations for stress relief. They will definitely help.
- Modify your diet. Consider taking a protein-based diet. Also, add more fiber.
- Do not get pre-occupied by the symptoms of gas, as with a good diet these will be relieved.
- Identify and make a note of those foods which alter your stool motility and adjust your diet accordingly.
- Bowel movements can vary from thrice a day to thrice a week. The number does not matter.
- Weight gain will automatically happen if you follow these instructions, but it will take time.
Hope I have cleared your concerns. Please feel free to get back as needed. Good luck.
For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
When to Worry About Diarrhea in Children?
.. a child. It appears harmless, but slowly it makes the child sick. It makes the child pass out and to be brought to the hospital as an emergency. Here are some tips to look for the danger signs of diarrhea .. ... Read full
My 20 months old daughter has diarrhea and vomiting, and has not peed since afternoon. Please help... that this must be two different infections. The reason why the child has not passed urine now is probably because of dehydration. It is advisable to give her 100 ml ORS (oral rehydration salts) with the passage of each loose stool for maintainin... Read full
My wife could notice blood in her stools.Could you please advise us with proper guidance?Hello doctor,My wife is a 33 year old female. She has spots of brownish skin discoloration over her right forearm, about 10x5 cm, not raised, not itchy. She does not have a history of medicine use, no recent investigations, not pregnant or lactating.... Read full
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
Also Read
Missed Miscarriage - An Overview
Sometimes a miscarriage occurs without knowledge, as typical signs may be absent. This is called a missed miscarriage. L... Read more»
H3N2v Influenza - Treatment and Prevention
Management and prevention of an Influenza A virus variant include various treatment options and measures. The below arti... Read more»
Flu A - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
The flu, or influenza, is a contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. Flu A and B viruses are resp... Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask a Medical Gastroenterologist Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.
