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how to get rid of diarrhea fast? bus ride thru mtns in am.

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Imodium (loperamide) : Take two tabs now and then repeat in 4hrs if needed.

Question 2

how to get rid of diarrhea fast?

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Try this...: Take Imodium (loperamide) ad (otc) and switch to a low residue (fiber), lactose free diet. Good luck!

Question 3

how to get rid of really bad diarrhea really fast!!!?

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Depends: lomotil, but if you have been on antibiotics you should see your MD to rule out c.diff colitis, and if you have gastroenteritis, cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Flagyl can help

Question 4

i've been having diarrhea for the past 2 days. how can i get rid of this fast?

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What's the cause?: "Plugging up" diarrhea will not cure an infection, fix an inflammatory process, improve an ischemic gut, or correct a functional issue.  Medical evaluation is recommended appropriate to the duration of your symptoms, associations (bleeding, weight loss, pain, vomiting), as well as your other medical co-morbidities.  Call your doctor please and get checked.

Question 5

what is a good way to get rid of diarrhea?

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Depends: It really depends on what is causing the diarrhea.  Possible causes are infection (bacteria, virus, parasites), food intolerance (e.g. lactose intolerance), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), or medications.

Question 6

how can i get rid of diarrhea ??

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Cause: Determine the cause and then treat as recommended. This often requires a stool assessment. Probiotics may help and remember to stay well hydrated. If there is blood in your stool or if you are getting behind in your fluids, see your doctor soon.

Question 7

what can you eat to get rid of diarrhea?

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Diarrhea : Most important is to keep well hydrated. You can try the brat diet. Bananas, rice, apples, toast/crackers.  Avoid caffeine, greasy, heavy foods, alcohol. Take care!

Question 8

whats the best way to get rid of diarrhea in children?

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Clear liquids!: Most diarrhea is due to viral gastroenteritis. Treatment should include resting the bowel and providing electrolytes. Hi fever and bloody diarrhea can be bacterial in nature and must be diagnosed by stool and blood studies. Rarely, diarrhea can be due to food intolerance such as milk allergy or lactose intolerance. If prolonged and accompanied by weight loss, see your doctor!

Question 9

how to get rid of diarrhea quick naturally? i'm lactose intolerant

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Not much: Acute diarrhea will run its course. Chronic diarrhea will need an evaluation by your doctor to treat the symptoms and identify the cause.

Question 10

what's the best treatment to get rid of diarrhea?

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Depends: If the diarrhea is due to an infection by a virus, it will need to run its course. You can help things along by taking a probiotic (healthy bacteria such as lactobacillus species) daily until better.  Diarrhea due to bacterial infections sometimes require antibiotic therapy. Diarrhea that persists more than 2 weeks, or bloody diarrhea of any duration, should be evaluated by your doctor.

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