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severe loose motion treatment - #16983

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I am dealing with this annoying issue that's been ongoing for about a week now—severe loose motion. It started after I had dinner at this new place in town, and now I’m not sure what’s going on. I’ve drank a lot of fluids, tried eating bland stuff but nothing seems to help. The severe loose motion is waking me up at night, which is super frustrating. I don’t have any fever, but I do feel kinda weak and shaky. I went to the doc, and he gave me some medication but I feel like it’s not doing much. He mentioned something about severe loose motion treatment involving probiotics or something? Has anyone else dealt with severe loose motion and found things that worked? I’m worried about dehydration and just wanna get back to normal. Also, how long should this usually last? I’ve read it can be serious, and the thought of that kinda scared me. Anyone have tips for relief or what severe loose motion treatment really looks like? Any insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance!

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Given what you’re experiencing, ongoing severe loose motion that persists for a week warrants careful attention. Since this began after dining out, it’s possible you encountered some food-related issue, which could be a bacterial or viral infection, or even a type of food intolerance. It’s good you already started with hydration — keeping up with adequate fluid intake is critical to replace the water and electrolytes you’re losing. Using oral rehydration solutions (ORS) is beneficial for balancing electrolytes effectively. With the shakiness and weakness, dehydration might be partially responsible, so ensure you’re drinking small, frequent sips throughout the day.

Regarding the duration, a week can be on the longer side for typical foodborne diarrheal illnesses. If the patterns continue, alongside other symptoms such as blood in the stool or severe abdominal pain, it would necessitate further evaluation by a healthcare professional. When your doctor mentioned probiotics, it’s likely in the context that they can help restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, particularly after gastroenteritis. They can be used in conjunction with above treatments but are best suited to mild cases typically. Meanwhile, avoid dairy and potentially irritating foods. Stick to a bland diet consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (the BRAT diet). Monitoring your symptoms is key — if dehydration becomes severe or no improvement is seen, a follow-up with your doctor promptly is advisable. If medication doesn’t seem to help, bring it up with him again—it might need re-evaluation. Remember, while most cases resolve with self-care, ongoing issues should not be left unsupervised to prevent complications.

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