I had diarrhea for one week after shifting to a different country. Is it common?

Hello,

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I have read your query and understand your concern. To guide you better, I would like to know,

1) The medications you took to control the initial episode of diarrhea.

2) The symptoms you experience at present.

3) The medicines you are taking right now.

4) If any laboratory tests were performed.

Kindly revert with the answers.

Thanks.

Hi,

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I am sorry you had such discomfort.

Loperamide is an antimotility medicine that controls diarrhea by reducing motility. It is usually prescribed for noninvasive diarrhea, mild traveler's diarrhea, etc. You developed constipation as a possible side effect of Loperamide and had to take Lactulose. Other medicines you have mentioned are antihistamines for the dry cough you experienced. Ondansetron is usually given for nausea and vomiting. The minor symptoms like diarrhea, dry cough, mild headache, etc., could be due to environmental change. These symptoms are not alarming, and you do not have to worry as you are asymptomatic right now, which is a good sign.

I suggest you maintain hygiene and take other preventive precautions to deal with the new environment.

I need more information on,

1) If you are facing any symptoms at present.

2) Any other symptoms you would like to mention?

3) When was your travel to the new country?

Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As mentioned, you have only congestion as a symptom and no fever.

Please revert if you experience any of the following symptoms, as congestion can be due to various reasons, and the associated symptoms guide us towards a possible differential diagnosis.

1) Do you have breathing difficulty?

2) Do you have a sore throat?

3) Do you have body ache, tiredness, smell, or taste changes?

4) How is the COVID situation in your area?

5) Any possible contact with COVID confirmed patient?

And it would be better if you could get the COVID RAT (rapid antigen test) or RT- PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test done.

Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Nasal congestion with blockage is one of the symptoms of URT (upper respiratory tract) infections like a common cold, flu, etc. It can also be due to allergy, sinus problems, environmental irritants, etc., which can be ruled out with a proper medical history.

As you mentioned, you are asymptomatic otherwise and already on medications for it. I would suggest you try steam inhalation, warm compress, nasal spray, etc., and get tested for COVID-19.

Thanks.