Bowel health

# Diarrhea Consultation in Lahore

Diarrhoea has many possible causes, including infections, medicines, food-related problems, inflammation and disorders of gut function. Duration and associated symptoms guide evaluation.

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What to discuss Possible testing Hydration and treatment Seek urgent help Common questions
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## What to discuss

Tell your doctor about duration, frequency, blood, fever, pain, travel, food exposure, medicines, weight change and whether symptoms wake you from sleep.

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## Possible testing

Depending on the history, tests may include blood work, stool analysis, imaging, colonoscopy or other targeted investigations.

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## Hydration and treatment

Treatment depends on the cause. People with ongoing fluid loss, older adults and those with other health conditions may become dehydrated more quickly.

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## Seek urgent help

Urgent assessment is needed for severe dehydration, fainting, confusion, significant bleeding, severe pain, persistent vomiting or serious illness with fever.

FAQ

## Questions patients often ask

Should I take an anti-diarrhoeal medicine?+

Not in every situation. Some infections or warning signs require assessment before symptom-suppressing medicine.

Can antibiotics cause diarrhoea?+

Yes. Report recent antibiotic use, especially with persistent or severe symptoms.

When is colonoscopy useful?+

It may be considered for persistent symptoms, bleeding, inflammation concerns or other findings after assessment.

Related care

## Continue exploring

Colonoscopy↗Abdominal pain↗Liver disease↗

Appointments in Lahore

## Ready to discuss your digestive health?

Call to ask about consultation availability at Iqra Medical Complex or Model Eye Clinic, Shadbagh.

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