Fasting and diarrhea

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Asked for Male, 22 Years

Hello doctor I have been fasting for the last 6 days and today I have a weird feeling in my stomach and I got loose stools few times in the evening . Do I take a break from fasting ? Or any suggestions or treatment

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Dr. Kumar Parth

Gastroenterologist 19 yrs exp Bangalore

Avoid fasting.

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Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthik Maruthachalam

GastroIntestinal Surgeon 25 yrs exp Chennai

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You have probably developed diarrhoea due to an infection. Please take metronidazole 400mg three times a day for three days. Drink plenty of fluids just to make sure you are well hydrated. You need to stop fasting for the three days and once the diarrhoea settles down you can restart your fasting regimen

Next Steps

If the diarrhoea does not settle kindly come for consultation

Health Tips

Avoid outside food Drink plenty of fluids