what to do when loose motion happens - #20153
I am in a bit of a pickle here and really need advice on what to do when loose motion happens. Just the other day, I had this unexpected bout of loose motion while at work. I thought it was just that takeout I had for lunch, but it got worse. I'm talking about basically running to the restroom every few minutes! Not fun. It started out just a bit of cramping, but then it turned into nonstop trips to the loo. I drank some water, but then I was worried about dehydration since I heard that can happen. I don’t want to miss more work over this, but it’s hard to focus when I keep feeling that urge. I even tried some over-the-counter meds, but they didn’t seem to help much. I’ve been also munching on some toast and crackers, hoping it helps. I heard some folks recommend staying away from dairy, which makes sense, but honestly, I'm not sure what else to do when loose motion happens like that! Should I be worried? Should I see a doctor or just ride it out? It’s really annoying and kind of embarrassing to talk about, but any advice on, you know, what to do when loose motion happens, would be a lifesaver. I just don’t want this to turn into something worse, ya know?
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