Question 1

what can cause green diahrea in adults?

Accepted Answer

Bile: Bile from the liver is green and found in diarrhea.

Question 2

i have diahrea no matter what i eat, help?

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Chronic diarrhea : Have you lost weight due to your constant diarrhea? If so, contact your doctor or get a referral to a gastroenterologist for evaluation and treatment. While waiting for an appointment keep a diet diary so it can be analyzed by your physicians.

Question 3

why do i have diahrea after i get a massage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Massage produces relaxation of muscle and often relieves pain.  Some people hold their stress in constipation.  You literally have found a release.  If it happens every time and you want to change that, talk to your doctor about your bowel habits, water intake, and medications.

Question 4

i have had the diahrea for over 36 hours.  what shoulf i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help: Going over a day, see a dr. For an eval, diagnosis, and treatment, as you may start to get dehydrated if your symptoms do not stop.  Best wishes.

Question 5

at what point would a child be admittd for diahrea? 6 yr/0 has had diahrea 13 times in last 16 hours

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea/rehydrate!: If your 6 year old is dehydrated he may be admitted to the hospital for IV fluids. To prevent; give small amounts of clear liquids frequently.  Electrolyte replacement solutions like Pedialyte are good.  Signs of dehydration include:  decreased urine output (&lt; 2 voids in 12 hours), tacky mucous membranes (his tongue is sticky), lethargy/very tired and dizziness.  Go to his PMD/ER to evaluate ASAP.

Question 6

how to stop diarrhea?

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Depends: This is strictly determined by the cause of the diarrhea.  Without seeing you, obtaining a history and doing an exam of you and the stools, there is no easy way to diagnose and treat you.  See a doctor.

Question 7

is green diarrhea bad?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The only color of diarrhea that is usually concerning is black or maroon/red (blood). Prompt medical attention would then be needed.  Green diarrhea is quite common .  If the diarrhea continues see your doctor.

Question 8

what diet for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

BRAT for acute runs: Start with bananas, rice (white), applesauce (has pectin), tea and toast (white)- easily absorbed. Fluids, not just water.  Advance and add protein:  miso soup goes down easy; add baked, boiled chicken, fish, potato, plain pasta; advance as tolerated.Add in cooked veggies (save salad and citrus for later). Chronic? See md
probiotics, eg. S boulardii (florastor) can be helpful.  Not better see doc.

Question 9

how to remove diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Gentle on GI track: If you have diarrhea drink water to hydrate yourself. You can also have clear soups / broths, unsweetened juices or oral rehydration solutions. You want to be gentle with your diet so that your GI track can recover. Stay away from dairy, leafy vegetables & most fruits initially. Caffeine & alcohol should be avoided as well as any dark carbonated beverages. Although it may seem bland to you, stay &gt;.

Question 10

how do i cure diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Irritable bowel syndrome, condition involving recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation, often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection (diet and meds).Inflammatory bowel disease, crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, steroids and specific medications)
viral gastroenteritis, fluids support and sometimes meds.Bacterial infection, antibiotic therapy.

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