Lactinex

Too much hot water may damage GI tract soft lining. Potential causes of diarrhea are:
- cancer medications
- bacteria, viruses, parasites
- some foods
- diseases that affect the digestive system.

Consult a physician if you are dehydrated, have abdominal or rectal pain, have a fever, or blood in your stool.

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements of watery loose stools.

If diarrhea lasts for more than a couple of days, contact your physician.

One of the primary risks of diarrhea is dehydration due to loss of fluids in bowel movements. Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements of watery loose stools.

If diarrhea lasts for more than a couple of days, contact your physician.

One of the primary risks of diarrhea is dehydration due to loss of fluids in bowel movements.

Replacing lost fluids is the first thing that should be treated. Drink water, gatorade, etc.

Over the counter medications for diarrhea include:
- loperamide (Imodium)
- bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
- lactinex, acidophilus (probiotics)

It is important to only take over the counter medications for 2 days and if the symptoms get worse or diarrhea lasts longer, consult with your physician.

For burning and itching around the anus, over-the-counter treatments include healing creams, ointments, suppositories, and pads to alleviate the anal discomfort. These treatments may contain ingredients such as witch hazel (Tucks pads) or hydrocortisone that relieve pain and itching.

An oral prescription medication that may be prescribed is Lomotil / Diphenoxylate if the diarrhea is out of control.

If a patient is in the hospital for diarrhea, they will likely receive an IV to replace lost fluids. Replacing lost fluids is the first thing that should be treated. Drink water, gatorade, etc.

Over the counter medications for diarrhea include:
- loperamide (Imodium)
- bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
- lactinex, acidophilus (probiotics)

It is important to only take over the counter medications for 2 days and if the symptoms get worse or diarrhea lasts longer, consult with your physician.

For burning and itching around the anus, over-the-counter treatments include healing creams, ointments, suppositories, and pads to alleviate the anal discomfort. These treatments may contain ingredients such as witch hazel (Tucks pads) or hydrocortisone that relieve pain and itching.

An oral prescription medication that may be prescribed is Lomotil / Diphenoxylate if the diarrhea is out of control.

If a patient is in the hospital for diarrhea, they will likely receive an IV to replace lost fluids.

Potential symptoms of diarrhea are:

- stomach cramps and gas pain
- abdominal swelling
- urgent or uncontrollable bowel movements
- loose bowels
- chills and fever Potential symptoms of diarrhea are:

- stomach cramps and gas pain
- abdominal swelling
- urgent or uncontrollable bowel movements
- loose bowels
- chills and fever