Great question Duy! There is definitely a role for Zinc in the treatment of Gastroenteritis, but only in specific situations. For children who live in areas where the risk of malnutrition and zinc deficiency is high (eg low to middle income countries), Zinc has been shown to decrease the duration of diarrhea by about a day. We don't know exactly how Zinc helps in gastroenteritis, but it is thought that Zinc may help with restoring the lining of the intestine and may help with immune function. However, there are some caveats: 1. Even though Zinc reduces the duration of diarrhea, it increases the risk of vomiting 2. Zinc has only been tested in children, so we don't know whether it is also helpful in adults 3. In high-income countries where zinc deficiency is rare, zinc is not recommended because no benefit is expected It sounds like you had quite a severe case of bloody diarrhea, so your doctor probably prescribed Zinc to help you recover as quickly as possible. Assuming that you are an adult and are well nourished (ie you get enough Zinc in your diet), you probably don't need Zinc every time you have diarrhea. However it is always best to check with your doctor to get medical advice specific to your situation. If you would like to read further about the role of Zinc, here is a great summary of the research: www.cochrane.org/CD005436/INFECTN_oral-zinc-supplementation-treating-diarrhoea-children Thanks again for a great question! :D

@@DocUnlock Great answer, too! Thanks for the video as well. Possibly the best analysis on vomiting and diarrhea that is real to me in my life! Thanks again.

@@DocUnlock thanks for the video. My son is 6.5 yrs old and having bloody diarrhea with white mucus. He went for washroom for around 25 times in 24 hours, had fever which was gone after 1 dose of paracip. Didnt slept whole night. while sleeping leaking diarrhoea with blood. We took him to doc he admitted him n gave him iv. After a day diarhea seems fine he went washroom for 8 times(still blood n mucus in stool) n 3 good pee count. Doc has prescribed zinc, pain meds(though he dont have pain, only pains just before passing stool) and ofm ds, probiotic sachet . when will it get better? When will this blood go? When i updated his doctor about again blood in diarrhea he asked to add zantac syrup. He is taking ORS, coconut water, curd, dal, rice, banana and plain water only. Can i add anything else in his diet? Please please help.

@@radhikarakeshsoni3212 I see it's been 6 days since you commented. How is your son doing now? Did the diarrhea stop?

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U know it 🤣

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god I hate diarrhea... I'm at my friend's house too 😫😩😭

@@pickles7168 dang get better dude and good luck

Recovered?

Andy James Yes finally pal! Ended yesterday morning

Every 10-15 lucky I’m going to the bathroom every now and then every 2-5 mins I could barely sleep yesterday ugh I hate this 😩😣

Same me

Cholera?

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Thank you for watching! Glad you learned something :D

Bruh I have dirarrah rn and I drink and entire cup of milk

Dairy as well as sugars and processed foods.

yes sir

Being recommended to Dr igho channel on youTube, was a blessing after a long time of suffering, I'm Absolutely delighted, that you cured my Chronic Diarrhea completely with your super herbs, it was like a miracle, Dr Igho you are indeed a Blessing Towards my life God bless you

Same lol

Same lol

Same

same man

Same I’m dying😭😣

lol I searched "diarrhea at 3 am" for jokes then I see your comment

5am for me...

Thanks, man.

❤️👊🏼

2am right here m8...

I didn’t know this, I have anxiety and get diarrhea every once and a while and never knew why, this helped

Oh yeah anxiety sure can, I know first hand. I really feel for ya. Not fun!

I suffer from this aswell, it’s because when we’re stressed our whole body kinda shuts down in a way and our immune system drops and nothing processes properly and it causes the bowels to do that

No wonder I get diarrhea even if I don’t eat or drink anything sometimes :/

No the gut needs attention, calm down the gut and anxiety is lessened find what works for you, chamomile is mentioned to be good. Eat more fruit snacks like blueberries .

Thanks for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you considered - Penonnor Baseball Babaco (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off product for ending your constipation minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy after many years got excellent results with it.

Wow great story.......

My doctor told me not to use Imodium if you have diarrhoea as it’s better to drink water and electrolytes and flush out naturally otherwise you delay this

I came down with hives - I called dermatologist & she said just stop eating for a couple days before my appt with her. 2 days later, all hives were gone. I stopped eating FRESH ORGANIC veggies; hives disappeared - kept eating egg yokes & grass fed local beef for protein. Fine for a couple weeks, then diarrhea started. I called docs office for an order for parasite test but no response. The lab test reported I'd had them (possibly from anywhere - maybe trip to Mexico for son's wedding a couple YEARS ago.) A doc friend suggested that while a follow up test read negative after a round of antibiotics, they are prone to return because the drug didn't kill every speck and that bacteria/worm wants to live. So.. I'm going to eat bananas because here in Hawaii, we have really good apple bananas. Thanks for this revealing & helping discourse. It's been a week; now wondering if this is an infection that has to run its course before returning to normal & then I will have to determine foods to eat.

Did it go away

Im praying for u!

Take probotics with the right strands, it works

I’m the same rn bro I’m really scared that I’m gonna die of diarrhoea 😢😢😢😢

​@@kskjcucu1387no reply... That's means 😢

I did that the other day lol

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Time to search up how to unclog the toliet 😭

kids: i just get my mom

@@stephmetc53 that’s embarrassing though- I normally wait until someone discovers it

*JIMMY NO DON'T EAT IT!*

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YOOOOO 😂😂😂

Blame it on your brothe or sister if you have one

Clean it up yourself?

don’t eat it in general

I had mcdonalds too 😭.

@@brooklynjade4525 me too 😞

Same

@@alex_m1688 I-

This thing is painful, went to the doc yesterday put me on antibiotics ,anti neasea,and something for the stomach cramps i keep hydrated by drinking engergade as he told me and i have to be at work tomorrow as he only gave me off 2days its like something moving in my stomach its scary

What can we do if we had chronic diarrhea for 4 years and cannot find a reason why? Is there a diet plan you can share? I’ve lost 47 lbs since then and 17 lbs just last year. I’m down to 100 lbs and terrified.

Im praying for you

My most embarrassing encounter, I had with dearrhea. 🥶🥵 Can you feel with me ???

I’m 2 days in and it’s getting worse

@@finleys0912 I gave it a time frame , if it didn't get better after 5 days I will see a doctor, I was trying to avoid taking antibiotics but luckily it got better in the 5th day.. get well soon to you

@@finleys0912 did you get better

@@finleys0912you better now

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FOR REAL!!🤣

This is so accurate.

@@BrandonTBlackwell I’m glad to hear that lol

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You THINK? Ya mean ya don't KNOW what you ate??? Humans are all "lactose intolerant".. some are just more than others. Lactose is an enzyme in cows milk. Cows milk has ONE PURPOSE... to feed & nourish baby cows/calves until they are old enough to eat & drink on their own. Humans are not cows. Humans are only designed to drink their own species milk (their mothers) ..but ONLY while they are newborns & up till the first year. Then our system changes.. & our bodies are from then on, NOT equiped for digesting milk...COWS or HUMANS... or eating ANY dairy products. Consult with any nutritionist, they will gladly explain further.

@@jade8568_VR it’s a genetic mutation to not be lactose intolerant but most people aren’t. so you’re wrong

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Welcome to detox hell. Enjoy your stay! Muhahahahahahahaaaaaaa!!😃

Stfu

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what does a month and half sound like???

@@SamandRie What does 4/5 months sound like ? 🥲

@@xxzain-axx6105 bruh im right there with u mann. ended up getting diagnosed with ulcerative colities 😔😔😔.

I hate diarrhea. It's hell

Bruh you must not have the kind that causes you to explode 😂

I know how you feel. i haven't been able to sleep.

I'm scared to sleep because every 20 minutes I have to take a trip to the bathroom . I DON'T WANNA POOP MYSELF😫

Same

Thank you for your support!

@@DocUnlock 💜😊 Keep going

It is better to ride out a fever if you can tolerate it. Of course if it's very painful for you or too high it needs to get broken

Me also

Did yours ever go away? Having the same issue.

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Ughh..dischisting Im dying man help me please seriousky this is fking hell maaan

Maybe ur lactose intolerant. Be careful

Really? I remember i was lactose intolerant when i was little maybe i do have it idk but thanks

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😂 oh yes

I’m on year 17 of diarrhoea with not a single solid movement

@@bobbiemason7912 holy shittt mann, i couldnt even imagine

@Crochet Crazii I am

@@SamandRie What did your doctor say?

@@phil32888 I got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a few days ago...

That's horrible,I think it can be interpreted as poisoning,so she might even deserve a prison sentence

I stop eating spicy Cheetos 3 months ago lol

I was gonna say even though this comment is old that no it is not bad and just means that you anus has been irritated or is inflamed which can happen when having stomach problems, that being said if it hurts super super bad than it is worth seeing medical personal over

its literally the morning of my exam and im also suffering

Bro today is my exam its online but i still have to go college to hand papers. Wish me luck😂😂

Same happens to me, bit only when im cold

I'm curious, are you extremely thin? I don't know why, but when I see very thin people I often think, "They must have frequent diarrhea." Is it true?.

SAMEE

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Yes

I dunno search it up

Thank you for your support!

Bro you doing better?

@@erictrinidad918 I’m better now was absolutely terrible tho

Activated charcoal is normally used in situations of drug overdose and accidental poisoning because of its ability to bind to chemicals and prevent them from being absorbed into the body. Some people have tried using charcoal in gastroenteritis with the theory that this may be able to absorb the excess fluid in the gut (therefore reducing the frequency of bowel motions) and may even be able to bind to bacteria/toxins. There isn't a lot of research backing this up so charcoal isn't used routinely in the treatment of gastro. What was your experience with activated charcoal? Do you remember if it helped?

@@DocUnlock Yes it did. But then again it could've been because the condition was already improving. I can't really tell.

I totally agree - in many illnesses where the immune system would clear the infection anyway, it is really tricky to know whether a particular intervention is making any difference! That's why we need randomised controlled trials to compare between a group of people who are given a particular intervention (eg charcoal) and a control group that doesn't receive the same intervention. In that sense, probiotics have pretty good evidence behind them - there have been 63 trials of probiotics VS no probiotics (or placebo). So apart from rehydration, probiotics are a good option to reduce the duration of diarrhea. Thanks for your question and for sharing your experience :)

@@DocUnlock I'll keep probiotics in mind the next time I get the runs. Thanks for your replies. Keep up the good work, Doc!

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Not for all women but ok