how to get rid of dysentery - #16067
I am feeling really stressed out about my situation. Three days ago, I started having these awful stomach cramps and then the next thing I knew, I was running to the bathroom every few minutes. It’s gettin’ pretty scary at this point because my stool has just been all liquidy and there’s even some blood mixed in sometimes. My friend said I might have dysentery, and now I'm paranoid about what to do. I went to the urgent care and they confirmed it’s likely dysentery but didn’t give me a clear answer on how to get rid of dysentery. They mentioned possibly needing antibiotics – is that really necessary? I tried some over-the-counter stuff, but it isn’t really helping and I feel so weak and dehydrated. I’m drinking a lot of water, though, trying to avoid worse problems like dehydration or something. Like, what other options do people usually look into? I’ve tried ginger tea too and some bland foods, but I would really like to hear from anyone who knows how to get rid of dysentery more effectively. Is there a specific diet I should follow or home remedies that actually work? I can’t keep feeling like this. Any advice would be appreciated!
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