Hi doctor,I am 47 years old, female. I have undergone bariatric surgery five months ago. Now, I am suffering from mild jaundice (total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dl) and mild typhoid too. I have been facing non stop loose motion since last two weeks. I have seen the doctor. They have prescribed me the following medicines Probinex capsule, Lornit-150, Libotryp and typhoid and jaundice medicines are also on. But, I have not got rid of my loose motion yet. Symptoms which my body is divulging are:Loose motion (five to six times in a day). The color of stool is yellow (liquid).The color of urine is yellow.Cramp in the stomach.Abdomen pain (above navel).A headache.Nausea.Yellowish urine.Weakness.What should I do now?
Hello. Your bilirubin level looks fine. Not so worrisome and does not require any acute measure. Regarding the loose stools, it will take time to settle. Meanwhile, you have to be very cautious to avoid dehydration and electrolyte disturbances from loose stools. Keep yourself well hydrated. Every bout of motion should make you drink water thrice the volume of stool loss or roughly 500 ml. You can have ORS packets which are the best supplements. Add probiotic capsules (like Darolac, Vizylac or Econorm) twice daily for a week. Add some acid-suppressing tablets like Pantoprazole 40 mg tablets once daily for one week. The Probinex capsule (Ibuprofen) can be avoided. Buscopan (Butylscopolamine) or Hyocimax (Hyoscine) tablets can be used twice daily for cramps. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online -->