I've been having loose motions since yesterday afternoonwent five times with watery stools and took a loperamide tablet last night. But I've had two more watery motions again this morning. I'm also feeling feverish and dizzy. What should I do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Answered 04/07/2025

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