Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea With Cramps And Bloating

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have been having some stomach issues. I have been having diarrhea for the last two days, cramps and bloating. I am concerned as I am worried it could be something serious. I just am wondering if there is something I can do while I wait for my doctor's appointment
Gender is wrong I am female

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. how many stools are you passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is there any blood or mucus in it?
4. are you able to drink & eat?
5. any history of vomiting?
6. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
7. are you on any medication?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

i generally have a bowel movement once to twice a day. They are generally semi solid sometime hard due to taking tylenol threes for chronic pain. Over the past two days its been more like diarrhea. There is some brownish mucus as well as clear mucus. I have been able to eat and drink however i have been eating bland foods just because of the diarrhea. I have a very weak stomach and can vomit when i get migraines or haven't eaten enough. I am on propranal for my migraines and take tylenol threes for migraines and chronic pain. I don't have diabetes but do suffer form PTSD. These issues tend to be more of a problem when I am getting my period as i have Fibroids

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably Acute Enteritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the answers. I have gone though them. Following measures will help you to correct the bowel habits:

> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Metronidazole thrice a day for 5 days
> Take Zinc supplement once a day for 10 days

AVOID:
sugar related products
Dairy products

Hopefully your symptoms will improve in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital.
If not taken opinion earlier then do visit a gynecologist and get an opinion for fibroid so that your symptoms improve further.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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