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online health care in Ontario
Diarrhea (Adult) Treatment Online — online health care in Ontario
See a licensed healthcare professional online for diarrhea (adult) — no waiting room, no travel.
For diarrhea beyond what typically settles on its own, oral rehydration is the priority for everyone regardless of what else is prescribed. The assessment's key decision is whether loperamide is safe to use — it's avoided whenever there's a red flag suggesting an infectious or invasive cause, since it can worsen those outcomes.
clinician registered in your province
Usually responds within 24 hours
Prescriptions sent directly
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Care365 workflowComplete assessment → clinical review → prescription sent when appropriate.
Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real clinical assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
Your healthcare professional checks for severe dehydration (an emergency referral), bloody stool, high fever, or a recent antibiotic/hospital/immunosuppression exposure — all of which are referred, with loperamide specifically avoided since antimotility agents can worsen outcomes in an invasive or C. difficile infection. Diarrhea lasting 2 or more weeks is investigated with stool studies regardless of other findings. Otherwise, loperamide plus oral rehydration is appropriate.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed clinical reviews your answers
A real clinician registered in your province reviews your case, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the clinical reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
Common Symptoms
- Frequent loose or watery stools
- Abdominal cramping
- Nausea or vomiting alongside the diarrhea
- Recent travel, antibiotic use, or hospitalization
- Diarrhea lasting more than a few days
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 clinician after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loperamide | Antimotility agent | Oral | Per healthcare professional plan |
| Oral rehydration solution | Rehydration | Oral | Per healthcare professional plan |
Non-medication options
- Oral rehydration — Drink oral rehydration solution or similar fluids to replace losses.
- Diet — Eat a bland diet as tolerated; reintroduce normal foods as symptoms improve.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real clinical review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just take loperamide (Imodium) for this?
Only if there's no red flag present. Loperamide is avoided when there's bloody or high-fever diarrhea, or a recent antibiotic/hospital/immunosuppression exposure, since it can worsen outcomes in an infectious or C. difficile-related cause.
What if my diarrhea has lasted more than 2 weeks?
Diarrhea persisting 2 weeks or more is investigated with stool studies regardless of other findings, to identify the specific cause.
Does recent travel or antibiotic use matter?
Yes — travel history, antibiotic exposure, and how long symptoms have lasted each point toward specific stool studies rather than a one-size-fits-all work-up.
What should I do about hydration?
Oral rehydration solution or similar fluids to replace losses is recommended for everyone with diarrhea, regardless of what other treatment you receive.
When should I seek care sooner?
If you're not improving within 48 hours, or if new red-flag features like blood in your stool or high fever develop, you should be reassessed rather than continuing self-care alone.
Diarrhea (Adult) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario clinical reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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