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    What's the best way to cleanse my colon fast?
    Dale Prokupek, MD
    Board Certified Internist & Gastroenterologist
    Dale Prokupek, MD is a board-certified Internist and Gastroenterologist who runs a private practice based in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Prokupek is also a staff physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and an associate clinical professor of medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Prokupek has over 30 years of medical experience and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the liver, stomach, and colon, including chronic hepatitis C, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal condyloma, and digestive diseases related to chronic immune deficiency. He holds a BS in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and an MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed an internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a gastroenterology fellowship at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine.
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    The best way to cleanse your colon is to consume 25-30 grams of fiber every single day. There is no better way to cleanse your colon, and basically any other option is going to be worse. If you cannot eat 25-30 grams of fiber every day, then the next best thing would be to take a fiber supplement such as psyllium husk, flax seeds, or chia seeds.
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    Are hard boiled eggs bad for getting rid of diarrhea?
    Jennifer Boidy, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Jennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her nursing career, she also works as a Healthcare Content Strategist & Writer, helping businesses and non-profits market their products and services to healthcare provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare services vendors. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include pharmaceuticals & life sciences, health technology, medical devices & diagnostics, health insurance & managed care, and healthcare services & facilities. Her certification as a Registered Nurse was issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Marketing and Finance. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
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    Hard boiled eggs won’t likely help your diarrhea. Your best bet is to stick to bland foods, like those in the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Also make sure you're drinking plenty of clear fluids.
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    How do I get rid of chronic diarrhea?
    Jennifer Boidy, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Jennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her nursing career, she also works as a Healthcare Content Strategist & Writer, helping businesses and non-profits market their products and services to healthcare provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare services vendors. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include pharmaceuticals & life sciences, health technology, medical devices & diagnostics, health insurance & managed care, and healthcare services & facilities. Her certification as a Registered Nurse was issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Marketing and Finance. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
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    If you have chronic diarrhea, you should consult with a physician to determine the underlying cause. There are a number of medical conditions that cause chronic diarrhea, such as Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Ulcerative Colitis. Some medications cause diarrhea as well as diet. Once your doctor determines the cause, you can take steps to treat the problem and alleviate your diarrhea.
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    What can my 18 year old child eat when he has diarrhea?
    Laura Marusinec, MD
    Board Certified Pediatrician
    Dr. Marusinec is a board certified Pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, where she is on the Clinical Practice Council. She received her M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Pediatrics in 1998. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care.
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    An 18 year old child can eat most of his usual foods if the diarrhea isn't severe or lasting for more than a few days. If it's lasting longer than that, then you should offer more bland, starchy foods and avoid fried, fatty foods or too many dairy products. You should also avoid sugary drinks such as sodas or juice. It's almost always fine to offer plenty of foods like rice, bananas, applesauce, toast, chicken, etc.
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    My 2 year old was diagnosed with chest infection, and when he started the meds, amoxillin and ibru-throcin 200 solution, he started having diarrhea. Its been four days. What should I do?
    Laura Marusinec, MD
    Board Certified Pediatrician
    Dr. Marusinec is a board certified Pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, where she is on the Clinical Practice Council. She received her M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Pediatrics in 1998. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care.
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    The diarrhea is most likely caused by the amoxicillin. If it is mild, you may continue the medications and his usual diet. If he is having frequent diarrhea, or if it continues a few more days, then offer more starchy and bland foods, and give yogurt daily. If that doesn't help, you could try probiotic supplements or talk to your doctor.
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    What is the best remedy to help prevent diarrhea?
    Chris M. Matsko, MD
    Family Medicine Physician
    Dr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
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    One of the best remedies I use is loperamide, which is an anti-diarrheal.
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    What can I use to treat my high blood pressure when it is high because I am nervous?
    Chris M. Matsko, MD
    Family Medicine Physician
    Dr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
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    You might want to try a beta blocker like atenolol (Tenormin). This will help control both your heartbeat and blood pressure.
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