Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Borborygmi And Intermittent Cramping

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Question : Mustard colored diarrhea, no nausea, borborygmi, intermittent cramping, no fever, 2 weeks' duration.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pancreas problems to rule out, following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

Mustard colored diarrhea associated with abdominal cramps are strongly suggestive for viral gastroenteritis.

However, as it lasted for two weeks now, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run :
- pancreas function test
- abdominal ultrasound

To rule out pancreas problems and malabsorption.

For the moment, I advise to :
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- start taking digestive enzenzymes
- avoid foods that would aggravate diarrhea like oily, spicy, fried , chilly etc
- have light meal like BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce and toast)

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (33 hours later)

Thank you. I started probiotics today, and I have blood work scheduled tomorrow. What tests should be included in the blood work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following tests suggested

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

I hope probiotics will help.

The lab tests I suggest include:
- complete blood count
- urine analysis
- pancreas/liver/kidney function tests
- abdominal ultrasound

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad