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Diarrhea after antibiotics treatment
Dear doctor after taking 5 days antibiotics for tooth ache , now since 3 days I have loose watery stools .. please suggest home remedies.thank you
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antibiotic associated diarrhoea subsides after some time as your gut flora recovers
if needed you can go for prebiotics and probiotics to enhance your gut flora eg yakult, curd
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consult a doctor if diarrhoea worsens or weakness and dizziness occurs due to fluid and electrolyte imbalance
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avoid oily and spicy food
take ors to maintain electrolyte and water balance
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Hi dear, antibiotic related diarrhoea subside on their own. Meanwhile yes u could take rice, curd, rice based items, ORS n tender coconut water.
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Do u have any vomitting too? Do keep yourself hydrated n take rest too.
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