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Suggest Treatment For Extreme Diarrhea And Fatigue
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Sat, 25 Feb 2017
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Question : I have extreme diarrhea unpredictable always preceded by a distended stomach, goes up sometimes two belt sizes. The diarrhea lasts between 1 and 4 hours and may come back tomorrow or it may be two months. I've tracked my food intake and find no common denominator. After I go I get the chills. Been going on for 5 years but episodes are increasing in frequency. Its so bad at times, two weeks ago for instance, crapped the bed 3 times in one night. I am 70 years old, Type 2 diabetic but control it with insulin & metformin. Any ideas? I go to the VA and my first appointment to see them is 3 months from now. I also have fatigue pretty bad that hits often. Extreme fatigue.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The description of your symptoms look like you are suffering from what we call as irritable bowel syndrome.
It is quite common in people with diabetes as the gastric motility increases in diabetes. Please recheck to see that you keep your blood sugars under control.
If it is not related to any food intake then chances of allergy is ruled out.
I would recommend you to take Tab Mebeverine hydrochloride for one week (please obtain the necessary prescription by your physician).
If it doesn't help, then you may have to see a gastroenterologist for colonoscopy.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
please see the details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The description of your symptoms look like you are suffering from what we call as irritable bowel syndrome.
It is quite common in people with diabetes as the gastric motility increases in diabetes. Please recheck to see that you keep your blood sugars under control.
If it is not related to any food intake then chances of allergy is ruled out.
I would recommend you to take Tab Mebeverine hydrochloride for one week (please obtain the necessary prescription by your physician).
If it doesn't help, then you may have to see a gastroenterologist for colonoscopy.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
What on earth causes the extreme bloating? My stomach becomes enormous when it is normally flat.
Brief Answer:
Ok
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, that is typical feature of IBS abdomen becomes distended with gases .It is only bowel gas which causes this distension.
You could also try pantoprazole along with Mebeverine.
Relaxation also helps ease the symptoms.
If you find our discussion helpful please give a review.
best wishes
Ok
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, that is typical feature of IBS abdomen becomes distended with gases .It is only bowel gas which causes this distension.
You could also try pantoprazole along with Mebeverine.
Relaxation also helps ease the symptoms.
If you find our discussion helpful please give a review.
best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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