San Francisco, CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
if i have had diarrhea for 7 days after drinking raw milk, are there long term health consequences i should watch out for?
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
Oh my, YES!: Raw milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms (such as Salmonella, E. coli, & Listeria) that can pose serious health risks. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) report unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause foodborne illness & result in 13 times more hospitalizations than illnesses involving pasteurized dairy products. No loss of nutrition with Pasteurization--why chance it!
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I have had diarrhea for a few days now and I don't know why. What should I do?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
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Diarrhea: Depending on if you tried remedies & did not help, recommend consulting your pcp as soon as possible.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
I have had diarrhea for 4 days. I have tried over-the-counter medicine with no results, what else should I do?
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Dr. EMILIA MATOS answered
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Diet: Are you still eating any kind of food.Sometimes di=airy products and rich in fats food can cause more diarrhea.Also is?The diarrhea fowl smelly, bloody , a lot of fat
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Greenwood, IN
A 44-year-old female asked:
I have had diarrhea for five days now and been taking over-the-counter medicine but it's not helping. When should I contact my dr?
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Dr. Mark Gromisch answered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Diarrhea: Ok first avoid the anti diarrhea medications such as immodium. They can make the diarrhea last longer. Use a brat diet (banana, rice, apple sauce tea, toast). Avoid dairy products as some infections cause short term lactose intolerance. Reasons to contact an md are blood in stool or dizziness that can suggest dehydration.
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Atlanta, GA
A 38-year-old male asked:
I have had Diarrhea for 9 days now and starting to dehydrate. What will help?
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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered
Pediatrics 45 years experience
Hydration: Diarrhea ongoing for beyond a week needs to be investigated for treatable causes, which can be few. Use electrolyte solution like ricelyte or pedialyte, avoid sugar and dairy products. Rice based foods and yogurts would also be helpful.
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