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Sent to Health Experts January 09, 2006 6:16 p.m.

What would be the problem, internal, a person is experiencing, frequent bowel movements, and the stool is loose watery and the food is not completely digested. This has been going on for six days, thought it was the intestinal bug of some sort.

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Male , Age: 62

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To be very careful in what eat. And meds I take. Dr's appointment in two days. Disabled COPD, O2 dependent.

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January 09, 2006 8:26 p.m. (2 hours and 10 minutes later)

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It possible you have a bacterial infection that will need antibiotics to get better. If you can't get in sooner, be sure you are getting enough fluids, and stick with a bland diet. Banana, rice, applesauce and dry toast is a good one. Avoid all dairy products as dairy can upset an already irritated bowel.

If you feel you are becoming dehydrated, you will need to get to the ER. You may need IV fluids to get back on track.

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