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My mother aged 85 years used to suffer from chronic constipation. About eight weeks back she was operated for a broken left femur and a rod was implanted. For last three weeks she has been suffering from loose motions. We have giving her lopamide, without much success.
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You can try probiotics to settle intestinal flora which gets disturbed with antibiotics during surgery after consulting and advice of treating physician.
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If it is since 3 weeks, get stool examined for routine & microscopic examination. Is it foul smelling?
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