Gastroenterologists, can you share your insights on diarrhea management?
Questions:
1) Briefly and broadly speaking, why might lifestyle measures be important for diarrhea management and prevention?
2) Why is hand-washing important for diarrhea prevention and management?
3) When should someone consider medication? What kinds would you recommend they try (please specify if each is OTC or prescription-only)?
4) What types of medications would you suggest people avoid (e.g., perhaps anti-diarrheals?) and, briefly, why?
5) How can someone soothe a sore butt due to diarrhea?
6) In simple terms, why might prebiotics or probiotics help? What kinds work best for this purpose and what are the best sources (e.g., foods, supplements)?
7) When should someone see a doctor about diarrhea?
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