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
Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

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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