And its reasonable to want clarity before making decisions about your body.
According to the FDA, the medication dose should be gradually increased weekly
Dietary modifications can substantially reduce diarrhea symptoms: Eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions Reduce intake of high-fat, greasy, or fried foods, which are harder to digest with delayed gastric emptying Limit foods known to trigger diarrhea, including caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and spicy foods Increase soluble fiber intake gradually (oats, bananas, applesauce) while avoiding excessive insoluble fiber during acute symptoms Stay well-hydrated with water and electrolyte-containing beverages Symptomatic management may include over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications such as loperamide (Imodium), though patients should consult their healthcare provider before starting these agents
Of interest, GHD is present in 40100% of the cases [9], and GH replacement therapy should be started as soon as possible because it can prevent obesity and improve psychomotor development [13]
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