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OT Medical Advice Re: Diarrhea
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:54 pm
Sorry to ruin your lunch break but I need a little advice. I've had a horrendous case of runs for the last 36 hours. I don't think it's food poisoning, as my family has been on vacation and we all pretty much ate the same food for the past several days. I'm down to passing pretty much straight liquid. Should I take an anti-diarrheal like Immodium?
I've heard two schools of thought on this. School A says that whatever toxins are in you need to be flushed out of your system and that diarrhea is the body's way of doing this.
School B says that diarrhea is a harmful loss of nutrients and fluids and should be stopped medically if need be.
Any of OT doctors, nurses or Grey's Anatomy fans have any thoughts on the matter?
Thanks,
Suffering in Spokane
I've heard two schools of thought on this. School A says that whatever toxins are in you need to be flushed out of your system and that diarrhea is the body's way of doing this.
School B says that diarrhea is a harmful loss of nutrients and fluids and should be stopped medically if need be.
Any of OT doctors, nurses or Grey's Anatomy fans have any thoughts on the matter?
Thanks,
Suffering in Spokane
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 12:55 pm
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Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:55 pm to ClientNumber9
Pop a bunch of pain killers.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:55 pm to ClientNumber9
Drink a shite ton of fluids
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:55 pm to ClientNumber9
It's a good thing in that it does flush, but it's also bad because you can't retain nutrients.
You need an IV.
You need an IV.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:55 pm to ClientNumber9
You can die from mud butt. fact.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:56 pm to ClientNumber9
BRAT diet
Bananas
Rice
Apple sauce
Toast
and drink gatorade
ETA: Also Immodium and probiotics
Bananas
Rice
Apple sauce
Toast
and drink gatorade
ETA: Also Immodium and probiotics
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:56 pm to ClientNumber9
quote:
School A says that whatever toxins are in you need to be flushed out of your system and that diarrhea is the body's way of doing this.
School B says that diarrhea is a harmful loss of nutrients and fluids.
These probably don't have to be mutually exclusive.
It can be flushing the bad stuff out of your system - as well as good stuff. Dehydration is a typical side effect, which can even be lethal in developing countries.
I'd say at least get some Powerade going.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:57 pm to ClientNumber9
You're dehydrated bro
Gatorade, but limited because of the sugar, water, and rest.
Good luck
Gatorade, but limited because of the sugar, water, and rest.
Good luck
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:58 pm to tigerfan in bamaland
quote:
You can die from mud butt. fact.
It is the second leading cause of death in children.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:58 pm to mylsuhat
quote:
Bananas Rice Apple sauce Toast and drink gatorade
I'm trying this, but I have zero appetite. I am downing as much Gatorade as I can, though.
quote:
Also Immodium
Yeah, that's what I was wondering. Whether or not to take this, or let my system flush it out.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:58 pm to Jet12
quote:
It can be flushing the bad stuff out of your system - as well as good stuff. Dehydration is a typical side effect, which can even be lethal in developing countries.
What a load of crap...
Posted on 4/16/14 at 12:58 pm to ClientNumber9
after 24 hours of infectious diarrhea, you can start taking antidiarrheal medication -- immodium, lomotil, etc.
and you can always take original pepto bismol as a preventative for traveler's diarrhea
and you can always take original pepto bismol as a preventative for traveler's diarrhea
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:00 pm to ClientNumber9
Confucius say, "Man who goes to bed with itchy arse, wakes up with smelly finger."
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:17 pm to ClientNumber9
Where did you go on vacation? If somewhere like Mexico, you could have had a drink with ice cubes made with 'bad' water. You may have all 'pretty much' ate the same thing, but even fresh fruit or lettuce washed in 'bad' water could cause it. I'd go to the Dr. if it doesn't stop in the next day or so.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:18 pm to ClientNumber9
Imodium AD is your friend.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:21 pm to ClientNumber9
quote:
I've heard two schools of thought on this. School A says that whatever toxins are in you need to be flushed out of your system and that diarrhea is the body's way of doing this.
School B says that diarrhea is a harmful loss of nutrients and fluids and should be stopped medically if need be.
Both are bullshite.
Take some pepto or immodium, drink some gatorade or powerade, and stay near a toilet.
It'll pass.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:44 pm to HotMama79
quote:
Where did you go on vacation?
Ha ha, the funny thing is, we went back home to Louisiana. So yeah, it was sorta like Mexico.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:46 pm to ClientNumber9
I got nothin'!!!
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:54 pm to HotMama79
quote:
HotMama79
In all honesty though, we did eat out at probably 6 restaurants in our 4 days there. I'm sure you're right. Given the law of averages, the more you eat out, the more likely you will encounter some less than hygienic conditions within the food service industry. Funny thing is, I was pretty health conscious during this trip. I've lost some 80 pounds since I lived in Louisiana (the food here in Spokane is bland and boring), so I didn't want to eat like a disgusting slob from Lake Charles to Slidell. I laid off the fried/fatty foods the whole time, while my friends and family made fun of me for seeking healthy options at a poboy joint. Ironically, I've lost 7 pounds in the past 48 hours thanks to whatever is slowly killing me from the inside out.
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 1:57 pm to ClientNumber9
Cranberry juice. Not cran-apple or cran-grape bullshite, but real cranberry juice. The more real juice in it the better.
Give it a try. You'll be impressed.
Give it a try. You'll be impressed.
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