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Digestive Health
Question #18541
183 days ago
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why loose motion is not stopping

Rudra

I am kind of frantic right now. For nearly a week now, I've been dealing with this constant loose motion thing, and I just can't figure out why loose motion is not stopping. It all started when I went out to eat with friends, and I had this street food that I think might've been the culprit... I don't know. The next morning, I felt a lot of urgency in my stomach, and then it started, like, really bad. I tried to stay hydrated because I heard that’s important, but at this point, I'm on day seven, and it doesn't feel like it's getting any better. I even went to see my doctor, and he prescribed some meds, but still, why loose motion is not stopping? I can't keep running to the bathroom every hour, and it's really messing up my work and everyday life. I've also tried avoiding dairy and anything greasy, since I've read that can help? But nothing. I am starting to worry whether I need more tests or something? Should I be pushing for a follow-up or are there certain natural remedies someone can recommend? Just really looking for insights because at the moment I'm losing my patience and really need this to end!

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If your symptoms have persisted for a week despite medication, it sounds like you might be dealing with a stubborn case of gastroenteritis or even a more chronic condition like inflammatory bowel syndrome or infection like giardiasis. Since you’ve already seen a doctor and tried initial treatments without improvement, it’s definitely time to go back for a follow-up. You might need further evaluation such as stool tests to check for bacteria, parasites, or other causes. Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, so keep sipping fluids and consider drinks with electrolytes. Checking if any other red flag symptoms have developed—like fever, blood in stools, or significant weight loss—could be useful since those indicate more serious conditions requiring immediate attention.

Avoid self-prescribing antibiotic as they could complicate things if an infection isn’t present. If you notice intolerance to certain foods, maintaining a food diary might help uncover triggers. While natural remedies can offer comfort, like probiotics, they’re not a substitute for medical assessment, especially if symptoms are severe or prolonged as in your case. If your current medication contains loperamide, and it’s not effective, doubling down on medical consultation is wise because prolonging unresolved symptoms runs risk of complications especially if underlying causes aren’t fully addressed.

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