What should a pregnant woman do if she has diarrhea and abdominal pain?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Your condition is diarrhea, and it occurs during pregnancy. First, it is important to properly rehydrate, while also monitoring the fetus for any signs of miscarriage or preterm labor. Medications to treat diarrhea should be administered to the pregnant woman, especially antibiotics, which require extra caution. Aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, quinolones, tetracycline, metronidazole, and viramidine are effective against infectious diarrhea, but they may have teratogenic effects or potential harm to the fetus.