{"id":1503,"date":"2018-08-16T14:26:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T18:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maple.frb.io\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=1503"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:19:41","slug":"diarrhea-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/diarrhea-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Diarrhea"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Diarrhea treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering from diarrhea? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now. ","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat diarrhea on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In most cases, a Maple doctor can diagnose diarrhea online by asking about your symptoms and conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you describe your symptoms to the doctor, they will be able to diagnose, prescribe appropriate medication, and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatments you may receive from a doctor on Maple may include Imodium (loperamide), which slows down intestinal motility and can quickly resolve cases of benign diarrhea. The doctor may also prescribe anti-vomiting medications such as Zofran (Ondansetron). These are highly effective medications that dissolve under your tongue and can provide full relief in as little as 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

If your diarrhea is consistent with an acute infection, your doctor may recommend rapid treatment with antibiotics (such as Ciprofloxacin), and close follow up in an in-person clinical setting.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

If the doctor suspects you have a more serious problem, they may suggest you go to a clinic for a thorough in-person examination.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a\u00a0prescription, you\u2019ll have the\u00a0option to pick it up from any\u00a0pharmacy or\u00a0we\u2019ll deliver it right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What causes diarrhea?","accordion_intro":"

Everyone has diarrhea occasionally \u2014 loose, watery and more frequent bowel movements.\u00a0In most cases, diarrhea lasts several days. But if diarrhea lasts for weeks, it can indicate a serious disorder, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease, or irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n

Diarrhea is often caused by a viral stomach infection such as an intestinal or stomach flu.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

Other causes include:<\/p>\n