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Stop Loose Motions Safely, Rehydrate Fast

WHO-ORS protocols, selective antibiotics, and Hyderabad-specific diet plans

Book Diarrhea Consultation
90 mins
Assessment → First Plan
Typical time to dehydration score, labs if needed, and therapy start
30%
Readmission Reduction
With red-flag sheet and 72-hr tele check-in
95%
Home Recovery
Most mild–moderate cases recover without admission

When to Consult

  • Loose motions >3/day with cramps or fever
  • Signs of dehydration: dry mouth, dizziness, low urine
  • Blood or black stools, high fever, or severe abdominal pain
  • Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
  • Elderly, pregnancy, diabetes, kidney/heart disease with worsening symptoms
  • Symptoms >3–5 days or recent travel/street-food exposure

Understanding Diarrhea in the Indian Context

Hyderabad sees spikes during the monsoon and festival seasons due to water contamination and street food. At Ajuda Hospitals, we use dehydration scoring and a selective testing approach so you recover quickly without unnecessary antibiotics.

When to Consult Our Diarrhea Specialists

⚠️ Seek urgent care for:

  • ✓ Severe dehydration (very low urine, lethargy, confusion)
  • ✓ Blood/black stools, high fever, or severe abdominal pain
  • ✓ Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down

Book a routine visit for diarrhea >3 days, travel/street-food exposure, or if you are elderly/pregnant/diabetic.

Our Diagnostic Approach

Triage & Dehydration Score

Decide ORS vs IV fluids and admission needs.

Stool Testing Strategy

Microscopy/culture for dysentery or persistent cases; PCR selectively.

Differentials & Red Flags

Rule out surgical abdomen, cholera, C. difficile, IBS/IBD.

Comorbidity & Medication Review

Adjust diabetics’ meds/fluids; review recent antibiotics and PPIs.

Treatment Pathways

From ORS and diet and symptom control to selective antibiotics when indicated, probiotics, IV fluids/admission, and tele follow-ups, your plan aims for fast, safe recovery.

What to Expect: Your Care Journey

Day 0: triage + plan → Day 1–2: symptom relief → Day 3–5: full recovery for most → Week 1–2: follow-up if prolonged or recurrent.

Technology & Innovation

EMR-based dehydration scoring and optional rapid stool panels drive timely, precise decisions and reduce bounce-backs.

Preventing Complications

Safe water, hand hygiene, food safety, and early ORS prevent severe dehydration and hospitalisation—especially for seniors and children.

Why Ajuda for Diarrhea Care?

⏱️ Fast Triage

Dehydration assessed and treated within minutes.

🛡️ Antibiotic Stewardship

Use only when truly needed—safer recovery.

📱 Guided Follow-ups

WhatsApp check-ins at 24–48–72 hours.

Take the First Step

Call 9010550550 or book online for a same-day diarrhea evaluation and hydration plan.

Diagnosis Approach

1

Triage & Dehydration Score

Pulse, BP, capillary refill, SpO2, and urine output; decide ORS vs IV fluids and OPD vs admission.

2

Stool Testing Strategy

No routine tests for simple viral gastro. Use stool microscopy/culture for dysentery, high fever, or persistent cases; PCR panels selectively.

3

Differentials & Red Flags

Rule out acute surgical abdomen, cholera, C. difficile (recent antibiotics), IBS/IBD in prolonged diarrhea.

4

Comorbidity & Medication Review

Check metformin, PPIs, recent antibiotics; assess pregnancy, elderly, CKD/heart disease for fluid safety.

Treatment Options

ORS & Diet Protocol

WHO-ORS sips every 5–10 min, coconut water/kanji; curd rice, khichdi, bananas; avoid spicy/oily foods and unboiled water.

Rapid symptom easing; prevents admission in mild–moderate cases
24–72 hours with daily review

Symptom Control

Antiemetics, antispasmodics; loperamide only if no blood/high fever and not in children.

Reduces stool frequency and cramps within 24–48 hours
Short course; stop as soon as stable

Selective Antibiotics

Indicated for dysentery, cholera suspicion, traveller’s diarrhea with high fever, or lab-confirmed bacterial infection; narrowest effective agent.

Shortens illness in true bacterial cases; avoids resistance
Typically 3–5 days; culture-guided

Probiotics & Gut Reset

Lactobacillus/S. boulardii adjunct; zinc for children per paediatric guidance.

Reduces duration and recurrence; restores microbiome
5–14 days depending on age and severity

IV Fluids & Admission

For severe dehydration, persistent vomiting, elderly/pregnancy/comorbids; electrolyte and glucose monitoring.

Rapid stabilisation and complication prevention
24–72 hours typical, then step-down

Telemedicine & Red-Flag Sheet

WhatsApp check-ins at 24–48–72 hours; return early for blood in stool, lethargy, or low urine.

Cuts bounce-backs by ~25–30%
First week; then as needed

Expected Outcomes

Treatment Timeline

24–48 Hours

Fever and cramps ease; stool frequency drops

3–5 Days

Most viral cases resolve; appetite returns

1–2 Weeks

Strength fully back; probiotics course completed

1 Month+

Persistent cases investigated for IBS/IBD/parasites

Success Metrics

  • Zero dehydration-related admissions for low-risk OPD cases
  • No unnecessary antibiotics in confirmed viral gastro
  • Timely escalation if red flags develop