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How to treat persistent diarrhea that i've had for almost 5 days and over the counter medicine not working? bad pork from restaurant made me sick in mexico. i cannot vomit. vomiting usually makes me feel better but i can't?

Q: how to treat persistent diarrhea that i've had for almost 5 days and over the counter medicine not working? bad pork from restaurant made me sick in mexico. i cannot vomit. vomiting usually makes me feel better but i can't?

: Likely, that you need to see a doctor ASAP. Suggest stool evaluation for ova and parasites. "Bad pork" from Mexico can contain spores of Taenia Solium, a source of potential Cysticercosis, and important to explore this possibility.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Likely, that you need to see a doctor ASAP. Suggest stool evaluation for ova and parasites. "Bad pork" from Mexico can contain spores of Taenia Solium, a source of potential Cysticercosis, and important to explore this possibility.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 3/21/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

See your doctor ASAP as you may need prescription medication Good Luck

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A member asked:

How to treat persistent diarrhea that i've had for almost 5 days and over the counter medicine not working? bad pork from restaurant made me sick in mexico. i cannot vomit. vomiting usually makes me feel better but i can't?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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