A member asked:

I had bad dark, watery diarrhea four nights ago. took imodium (loperamide) ad on recommendation. diarrhea improved, but gas persists and stool still isn't quite normal. i'm not in pain, but what should i do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bland diet: Stay on a bland diet for a few days--nothing greasy or fried. Stay off of milk and juice as well.

Answered 11/23/2020

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nothing more: It sounds like you had viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning and are getting better. It doesn't sound like you need to do anything else.

Answered 3/25/2013

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