I have had diarrhoea for the last 48 hours. What medicine should I take?

For 48 hours of diarrhoea, your priority is hydration. Drink plenty of fluids, preferably Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), water, or clear broths. To help reduce bowel movements, you can take over-the-counter Loperamide (Imodium) or Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), but only if you do not have a high fever or bloody stools. Eat bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, while avoiding dairy, caffeine, and fatty foods. If your symptoms persist beyond another 24 hours, or if you experience severe abdominal pain, a high fever, or signs of dehydration (like dizziness or dark urine), please consult a doctor immediately.

I have had pain in my right upper abdomen for the past 3 days, with loose motions and some blood in stool on the first day, along with a mild vomiting feeling, and my scan showed two small stones. The doctor said gastritis. Are my symptoms due to gastritis or the stones?

Right upper abdominal pain with loose stools and early blood in stool is more likely due to gastritis or a gut infection, whereas small stones usually cause pain after fatty meals and do not cause loose stools or blood. Eat light food, avoid oily and spicy items, stay hydrated, and take proper rest to help the stomach heal. Notice if pain increases after meals or is constant, and avoid triggers that worsen it. Since both conditions are present, consult a doctor to review reports and confirm the cause for proper treatment.