Question 1

i have had light green, foamy diarrhea for about a week now and i was not sure if this was normal since i have had my gallbladder out?

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Diarrhea s/p chole: Diarrhea is not uncommon s/p  cholecystectomy. Bile is green. Your body now has to adjust and there are dietary restrictions . Limit fat to 30-60  grams /day (low fat foods  have &lt; 3 grams /serving )
 Questran (cholestyramine) may be used . f/u 
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/07/5-ways-to-avoid-discomfort-after-your-gallbladder-removal/

Question 2

can a cold cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Not normally.: The most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, running nose, feeling tired, congestion and scratchy throat.  Additional symptoms can be coughing, headaches, mucus dripping down the back of the throat, loss of appetite and fever (in children).

Question 3

i have a bad case of diarrhea ?

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Ok,your question is?: First define the problem (do you have soft or frequent stool?),  circumstances under which diarrhea developed (malabsorption,  pancreatic maldigestion, food intolerances, stressful times, exposure to ill individuals, food poisoning, ischemic gut, inflammatory colitis, etc.), severity (stool volume, dehydration, blood, night-time awakening, weight loss), &amp; duration. The "cure" depends on diagnosis.

Question 4

what's a good way to cure diarrhea?

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Diarrhea: 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 5

what is diarrhea a risk factor for?

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Diarrhea can lead to::   Diaper rash, Hypoparathyroidism, Kwashiorkor, Hypernatremia, Low potassium, Electrolyte disorders, Magnesium deficiency, Stool is green.

Question 6

can a change in diet cause diarrhea?

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Yes: Any change in diet can cause gastrointestinal problems.  If you have diarrhea suspected from dietary change - then change back and see if it gets better.

Question 7

how do you stop diarrhea in a year old?

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Rice water: Make sure baby stays hydrated, giving water that rice was cooked in can be a gentle way to slow diarrhea.

Question 8

can a change in diet give you diarrhea?

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Diarrhea: Yes a change in diet can cause diarrhea.

Question 9

how long does diarrhea last with a cold?

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It doesn't: A cold is a viral upper respiratory infection characterized by sore throat, runny and congested nose.  A cold does not cause diarrhea. Enteroviruses, norovirus, rotavirus an others can cause intestinal infection and diarrhea that resolves after several days.  There are also many other conditions that cause diarrhea. If yours persists see your doctor.

Question 10

have a bit of diarrhea, should i be worried?

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Not yet: Give it a few days. A viral intestinal tract infection or mild food poisoning will resolve on their own. Eat a soft, bland diet with no harsh roughage and drink adequate fluids. Use kaopectate or Imodium as needed. If symptoms persist or worsen a stool culture to check for pathogens is recommended.

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