Can Hernia Cause Chronic Diarrhea?

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2011

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 Answered on

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Question : can a hernia cause chronic diarreah?

Answered by Dr. Mitaly (5 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

No, hernia cannot cause chronic diarrhoea.

Diarrhea is usually caused by gastrointestinal (GI) infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

Sometimes, gastrointestinal issues as Inflammatory bowel disease, Chron's disease, etc can also cause diarrhoea.

Hope this answers your query. I will be available for follow up query if any.

Please accept my answer in case you have no follow up queries.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Jyoti Patil

Follow up: Dr. Mitaly (12 minutes later)

Her diarreah looked like runny tar and had an EXTREMELY foul odor.
What could have caused this?

Answered by Dr. Mitaly (34 minutes later)

Hello,

Thanks for the follow up.

Tar like stools with foul odor can be due to any underlying pathology as stomach ulcer, Intestinal infections, Chron's disease and may or may not be due to internal bleeding and it requires an immediate intervention.

She might require investigations such as blood profile, stool test and USG (ultrasound) scan of the abdomen which would help in confirmation of the diagnosis.

Consider visiting a Physician for evaluation earliest.

Wishing her Good health!

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