Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Digestive Issues

Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 2017

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Question : Hello
My name is XXXX. Im a 32 male and i have been having digestive problems for a while.
My stool changes color from yellow, brown, light, brown and green.
Every couple weeks i have green diarrhea.
The consitencey of my stool changes as well. Every now then i have small specs of blood on the paper after riping. Followed by rectal itching and irritation.

I feel fine for thw most part. No nausea, janudice, ive never noticed blood in toliet or on my stool, not constipated,and i never really have stomach pain.

I worry may have some form on colon cancer. I stress about it everyday and now scares to go the bathroom.

My diet isnt so great. Alot dairy, sweets especially at night coffee, and some fried foods. I do drink alot of water. My fiber intake isnt ao great.

Please help ease my mind till my appointment friday

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (-5 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!

I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:

1. Your symptoms like green diarrhea are not typical for colon cancer.
It is mostly related with :
- candida overgrowth
- ova parasite infection.
- malabsorbtion
2. To my opinion you need to be examined with :
- fecal culture test
- fecal candida, ova , parasites
- fecal exams for malabsorbtion/
- colonoscopy
3.The fact that you are not having abdominal pain , it's a good sign.
Please don't worry about colon cancer, First of all you are too young and the second your symptoms are not suggestive for colon cancer.
If you have other queries I would be glad to assist you.
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Thank you for your replay dr . Shehu
I do notice i get sugar cravings alot. I try to avoid it but it always gets the best of me.

Any advice on what i can eat or not eat to avoid this situation from happening?

And with candida is that something that tends to come back after a while?

I dont mind having to change my diet cause i know it has lots to do with what i feel

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (19 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
With regards to sugar it aggravates diarrhea and candida overgrowth too.
This is why to may opinion you should take care of your diet as follows:
- take plenty of water
- avoid sugar and fatty foods
- avoid spicy foods
- use fresh fruits and vegetables
If your symptoms doesn't improve after a couple of days than you should perform the exams that I mentioned above.
Hope it was helpful to you!

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (11 hours later)

Thank you doctor,

I have an appointment with a doctor on friday. I am very nervous about it though. I do not handle doctor visits well.

Do you believe i have something to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (19 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
To my opinion there is nothing to be worried too much.
Your symptoms are not specific for a serious issue.
Please if it is possibile send me all your exams that you will perform, so we can discuss about your diagnosis.

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar