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A member asked:
I had appendicitis 2 weeks ago & now i have stomach virus. constant water diarrhea, what should i do to stop it? imodium (loperamide)?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Call doctor ASAP: Laura - you may have a secondary infection called c. Diff, which commonly presents as your describing. Call your doctor immediately or just go straight to their office. This needs to be evaluated right away.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Concerned: Is there any chance you were put on antibiotics post surgery? You almost certainly had antibiotics at time of operation and your history is worrisome for c difficile diarrhea a cause of severe loose stools as you describe. Regardless, you simply must be seen and diagnosed for your own safety and health. Please do not delay.
Answered 3/15/2013
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