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Stress-related diarrhea
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Stress can also make conditions that cause diarrhea, such as irritable bowel syndrome, worse. Here’s how it happens: stress or nervousness can cause the bowels to move faster. As a result, stool moves more quickly through the large intestine. Normally, water is reabsorbed into the body from the stool as it passes through the large intestine. The faster the stool moves, the less time there is for water to be reabsorbed. Therefore, more water remains in the stool. The result? Frequent, watery stools, otherwise known as diarrhea. Not only is the diarrhea uncomfortable, it can also interfere with your life. Fortunately, if you are a healthy adult without a fever or bloody stools, there’s no need to let the diarrhea “run its course”. Instead, you can treat diarrhea and get back to life.
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IMODIUM® products can help. IMODIUM® contains the active ingredient loperamide hydrochloride, that helps intestines function normally again. That’s important because diarrhea often reduces one’s ability to absorb water and nutrients.
It is available as caplets and as convenient quick-dissolve tablets. The quick dissolve tablets are specially formulated to melt rapidly on your tongue, providing fast and effective relief. You don’t need a glass of water to swallow them, so they are convenient even when you are away from home, making them perfect for travel and business.
If you’re suffering from gas or bloating along with your diarrhea, IMODIUM® ADVANCED can help. IMODIUM® ADVANCED contains two active ingredients: loperamide to control the symptoms of diarrhea, and simethicone to reduce bloating and gas. Simethicone works by “defoaming” the gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, making it easier for them to be eliminated.
If you have bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, black stools, or a fever, do not take IMODIUM® products. Instead, consult your doctor. These are signs that your diarrhea is caused by an infection rather than stress. You should also speak to your doctor if you suddenly become constipated, if you notice signs of dehydration (such as decreased urination, weakness, thirst, dizziness, or dry mouth), if you can’t keep fluids down because of vomiting, if your diarrhea lasts longer than 48 hours or if you notice any other symptoms that worry you. Keep IMODIUM® anti-diarrheal products out of the reach of children. |
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