Treatment of diarrhoea with diphenoxylate may cause:

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Diphenoxylate is an antidiarrheal medication that slows down the movement of the intestines, which can lead to constipation as a common side effect. Option B, dysphagia, is difficulty in swallowing which is not a side effect of diphenoxylate. Option C, gastric reflux, is a condition where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus that is also not associated with the use of diphenoxylate. Option D, increased bowel sounds, is not likely to occur with diphenoxylate as it decreases bowel motility.

Treatment of Diarrhoea with Diphenoxylate May Cause